E640: Glycine

What it does

Boosts flavour; reduces bitterness.

What it is made from

Made synthetically, or from gelatine.

Allergies and diets

• Animal-derived? Can come from animals (not always vegetarian or vegan).
• Not pescetarian? Can come from meat or slaughter by-products (not pescetarian).
• Not vegetarian? Can come from meat, fish or slaughter by-products (not vegetarian).
• Not vegan? Can come from animals, milk, egg or honey (not vegan).

General information, not medical advice. Sources differ between manufacturers: check the label or ask the maker.

Flavour enhancers

• E620 Glutamic acid
• E621 Monosodium glutamate
• E622 Monopotassium glutamate
• E623 Calcium diglutamate
• E624 Monoammonium glutamate
• E625 Magnesium diglutamate
• E626 Guanylic acid
• E627 Disodium guanylate
• E628 Dipotassium guanylate
• E629 Calcium guanylate
• E630 Inosinic acid
• E631 Disodium inosinate

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