Glycine

E640
Hazard level: No known concerns Flavour enhancer (E600–699)

What is Glycine?

Simple amino acid used as a flavor enhancer and sweetness modifier in processed foods and supplements.

Is Glycine safe?

Glycine has no known health concerns in the amounts typically used in food.

Score impact: No penalty on the FoodsScan score (FoodsScan scores run 0–100, where 100 is best.)

Found in 2 of 12,846 analysed products in the FoodsScan database.

Regulatory sources: EFSA

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Also known as

Glycine is also known as e640, глицин, glycine — these all refer to the same ingredient.

glycine e640 глицин

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Products containing Glycine

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