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Check the sourceIs E635 (Disodium ribonucleotides) halal?
It depends on the source. It can be made from plants, by fermentation or synthetically, or from animal fat or tissue, and the label rarely says which. A mix of 627 and 631; same source question.
What E635 is used for
Disodium ribonucleotides is used as a flavour enhancer. On Australian labels it usually appears by its function and number, for example "flavour enhancer (635)", without the letter E.
How to tell if it's halal
Look for a halal certifier's logo, or a source named on the label, such as "emulsifier (471, from vegetable oil)". If there's neither, email the manufacturer and ask where it comes from.
Check a label with E635
Paste the full ingredient list into our label checker. It flags E635 along with every other additive that needs a second look.