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
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.
Quick facts
| E-number | E627 |
|---|---|
| Name | E627 Sodium Guanylate |
| Additive class | Flavour enhancer |
| Classification | Source-dependent |
| Last verified | 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.
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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