Glutamic Acid

E620
Hazard level: Moderate health concern Flavour enhancer (E600–699)

What is Glutamic Acid?

Amino acid responsible for the savory umami taste, the base compound of MSG and related flavor enhancers.

Is Glutamic Acid safe?

Glutamic Acid is a moderate health concern — best consumed in moderation.

Score impact: −5 points on the FoodsScan score (FoodsScan scores run 0–100, where 100 is best.)

Found in 5 of 12,858 analysed products in the FoodsScan database.

Regulatory sources: EFSA

Also known as

Glutamic Acid is also known as e620, glutamic acid, глутаминова киселина — these all refer to the same ingredient.

glutamic acid e620 глутаминова киселина

Related additives

Sugar (Sucrose) wheat Salt (Sodium Chloride) Citric Acid (E330) Natural Flavouring Monosodium Glutamate (E621) Cocoa Powder sunflower oil Alpha-Tocopherol (Synthetic Vitamin E) (E307) Glucose (Dextrose) Monopotassium Glutamate (E622) Calcium Diglutamate (E623) Magnesium Diglutamate (E625) Guanylic Acid (E626) Disodium Guanylate (E627) Dipotassium Guanylate (E628)

Products containing Glutamic Acid

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