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E627Flavor enhancerLow concern
Disodium Guanylate
In plain words
The short version
A ribonucleotide flavor enhancer — multiplies umami with MSG; one of the two components of E635.
Why it's green
It's widely considered safe at the amounts used in food, so we mark it green. The Safety section below has the details.
Safety profile
No ADI specified. Generally safe at food levels. Like other ribonucleotides, not recommended for infants under 12 weeks; some sources advise gout patients to limit intake since these are purine compounds.
The detail
Educational information only. Not medical or dietary advice.