Disodium 5'-Guanylate
EATLABEL VERDICT
Generally Safe
Verified food additive with low risk profile
0 pts deduction
Overview & Primary Purpose
Nucleotide umami enhancer abundant in shiitake mushrooms, often blended with IMP and MSG.
Official Category: Flavor Enhancer (향미증진제)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Approved
Approved nucleotide seasoning agent
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United States (FDA)
Approved
FDA GRAS acknowledged
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European Union (EFSA)
Approved
Authorized under E627 specification
Commonly Found Foods
Soy sauce blendscanned soupsflavored chipssausages
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Shiitake mushroom extract✓ Fungal ferment
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