Flavour enhancer
Is E627 (E627 Sodium Guanylate) halal?
Halal if it is obtained from sardines or baker's yeast extract. Mushbooh if it is made from brewer yeast extract, a by-product of beer making
Halal if it is obtained from sardines or baker's yeast extract. Mushbooh if it is made from brewer yeast extract, a by-product of beer making
What we know
Named sources are on this page. Classification: Source-dependent.
What we don’t know
The pack in your hand does not, by itself, name the raw material or process.
Why it matters
Doubtful until the source is known (mashbooh)
What to verify
For E627 in this product: is an alcohol carrier used, and at what residual level?
Source
Halal if it is obtained from sardines or baker's yeast extract. Mushbooh if it is made from brewer yeast extract, a by-product of beer making
Classification as published in the Halal Authority India food ingredient numbers reference, the additive table used by halal certifiers across South Asia. Cross-checked against the IFANCA Halal Shopper's Guide.
What to ask the manufacturer
A recognised halal mark or a vegan declaration can settle this instead. If you email the brand, send one specific question:
For E627 in this product: is an alcohol carrier used, and at what residual level?
Quick facts
| E-number | E627 |
|---|---|
| Name | E627 Sodium Guanylate |
| Also on labels as | disodium guanylate, disodium 5'-guanylate, GMP flavour enhancer |
| Additive class | Flavour enhancer |
| Classification | Source-dependent |
| Source last accessed | 2026-08-21 |
Common questions
Is E627 (E627 Sodium Guanylate) halal?
E627 Sodium Guanylate is classified as Source-dependent. Halal if it is obtained from sardines or baker's yeast extract. Mushbooh if it is made from brewer yeast extract, a by-product of beer making
Is E627 Sodium Guanylate halal or haram?
On the evidence cited on this page, E627 Sodium Guanylate is source-dependent. Doubtful until the source is known (mashbooh) Every position is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a link, so you can verify it directly.
What else is E627 Sodium Guanylate called on ingredient labels?
It can appear as: disodium guanylate, disodium 5'-guanylate, GMP flavour enhancer.
Why isn't there a single yes/no answer for E627?
Because the ruling depends on information the label does not carry — the source material, the production route, or which scholarly position you follow. This page shows each named position with a link so you can check it yourself.
Where does this page's information come from?
Every position on this page is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a direct link, listed under 'What the sources say'. Muttoo aggregates and cites; it does not issue rulings.
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