Flavour enhancer
Is E629 (Calcium Guanylate) halal?
Source-dependent. May be derived from halal (plant/synthetic) or haram (animal) sources. Verify with the manufacturer or look for halal certification.
Source-dependent. May be derived from halal (plant/synthetic) or haram (animal) sources. Verify with the manufacturer or look for halal certification.
What we know
Muttoo currently shows this as Source-dependent from a desk note. That is not a certifier ruling.
What we don’t know
No external A or B source (certifier or scholarly page) is on file yet. 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 E629 in this product: is the source plant, synthetic, or animal? If animal, which species and slaughter method?
Source
A flavor enhancer, suitable for vegetarian label on the package indicates the source of calcium guanylate is from vegetable source or it has to be under Halal or kosher certification. In USA/can…
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 E629 in this product: is the source plant, synthetic, or animal? If animal, which species and slaughter method?
Quick facts
| E-number | E629 |
|---|---|
| Name | Calcium Guanylate |
| Additive class | Flavour enhancer |
| Classification | Source-dependent |
| External A/B source | None yet |
Common questions
Is E629 (Calcium Guanylate) halal?
Calcium Guanylate is classified as Source-dependent. Source-dependent. May be derived from halal (plant/synthetic) or haram (animal) sources. Verify with the manufacturer or look for halal certification.
Is Calcium Guanylate halal or haram?
On the evidence cited on this page, Calcium 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.
Why isn't there a single yes/no answer for E629?
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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