E631; Disodium Inosinate

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1. Flavor / Flavoring / Flavor Enhancer - Provides or enhances a particular taste or smell.

Disodium inosinate is the salt of inosinic acid, which is generally produced from meat, including fish. It may also be produced by bacterial fermentation of sugars. As a food additive (E number 631), it is commonly found as flavor enhancer in instant noodles, potato chips, and a variety of snacks, to provide the umami taste.

It is approved to use as food additive in EU.

1. EU Approved Food Additive [2018]