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What is E631 or Disodium Inosinate?
E631 is a food additive that is commercially prepared by the bacterial fermentation of sugar and can also be prepared from meat or fish. It is a sodium salt of inosinate acid that is mainly present in animals. It is it used to enhance the flavour of packaged food, often used as an MSG replacement. If you wonder why processed foods and fast food items can be addicting sometimes, disodium inosinate may be the reason for it.
What are the other names this ingredient is also known as?
Flavour Enhancer (631), Flavour Enhancer (Disodium 5′-Inosinate: E631), Flavour Enhancer (E631), Permitted Flavour Enhancer (INS 631)
What products is it used in?
This is found in instant noodles, cheese, potato chips, namkeens, seasoning powders, oats, ready-made sauces, ketchup, soups, and canned fish.
What is the source of this ingredient?
E631, or Disodium Inosinate, is typically considered a flavor enhancer. It can be derived from both natural and synthetic sources. Natural sources include fish, such as sardines or anchovies, while synthetic production involves a fermentation process. In processed foods, it’s often challenging to determine the source, so it’s advisable for individuals with specific dietary concerns to check product labels or choose products labelled as vegetarian or vegan.
Is this ingredient bad for me?
Consuming E631 can lead to numbness and tightness in the chest area, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and sometimes severe headaches. It is also recommended that this ingredient must be avoided by people who suffer with gout as it may worsen the condition.
What should I do?
Should be avoided at all costs.
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