E-number database
Glutamic acid and glutamate salts (E620–E625)
MSG and the other glutamate salts are fermentation products in current food grade. They are not ribonucleotides (E627/E631/E635).
| E-number | Codex INS | Name | Ruling |
|---|---|---|---|
| E620 | INS 620 | E620–E625 (Glutamic acid and glutamates / MSG) | Halal · Source-dependent |
| E621 | INS 621 | Monosodium glutamate | Not yet reviewed |
| E622 | INS 622 | Monopotassium glutamate | Not yet reviewed |
| E623 | INS 623 | Calcium diglutamate | Not yet reviewed |
| E624 | INS 624 | Monoammonium glutamate | Not yet reviewed |
| E625 | INS 625 | Magnesium diglutamate | Not yet reviewed |