Flavour enhancer

Is E625 (Magnesium diglutamate) halal?

Source-dependent. May be derived from halal (plant/synthetic) or haram (animal) sources. Verify with the manufacturer or look for halal certification.

Source-dependentDoubtful until the source is known (mashbooh)

Source-dependent. May be derived from halal (plant/synthetic) or haram (animal) sources. Verify with the manufacturer or look for halal certification.

Source

Suitable for vegetarian label on the package indicates the source of magnesium diglutamate is from vegetable protein or it has to be under Halal or kosher certification. In USA/canada it is kosh…
Source Dependent HalalCodeCheck (certifier reference table · accessed 2026-08-21)

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.

Quick facts

E-numberE625
NameMagnesium diglutamate
Additive classFlavour enhancer
ClassificationSource-dependent
Last verified2026-08-21

Common questions

Is E625 (Magnesium diglutamate) halal?

Magnesium diglutamate 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 Magnesium diglutamate halal or haram?

On the evidence cited on this page, Magnesium diglutamate 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 E625?

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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