Additives
Disodium Ribonucleotides (E635): What It Is and Is It Safe?
Limited risk
Flavour Enhancer · Flavour enhancer
A blend of E627 and E631. Has caused severe skin reactions (itchy rash/hives) in some individuals - often delayed 12–30 hours after consumption making it hard to identify. Not suitable for gout sufferers, infants, or those on a purine-restricted diet.
- Category
- Flavour Enhancer — Flavour enhancer
- Typically used in
- Crisps, savoury snacks, instant noodles
- Regulatory status
- Approved EU/USA/UK. Skin reactions reported.
- Concerns flagged
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Possible allergenGout trigger
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Sources
Where this comes from
- EFSA (2020) — Call for data on food additives E626-E635 (ribonucleotide flavour enhancers) https://efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.2903/j.efsa.2020.6176
Products
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