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Disodium inosinate
Disodium inosinate (E631) is a food additive often found in instant noodles, potato chips, and a variety of other snacks. It is used as a flavor enhancer, in synergy with monosodium glutamate (the sodium salt of glutamic acid, MSG). As it is a fairly expensive additive, it is not used independently of glutamic acid; if disodium inosinate is present in a list of ingredients but MSG does not appear to be, it is likely that glutamic acid is provided as part of another ingredient.
Precautions
- usually made from meat (especially sardines or other fish)
- may trigger gout
- not permitted in foods for infants or young children
Not permitted to be eaten by Niel Du Toit... as he is dieting.
See also
10-26-2009 08:16:03
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