Flavour enhancer
Is E628 (Dipotassium 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.
Source
It is a potassium salt of guanylic acid. Guanylaic acid is a nucleotide of RNA obtained from torula yeast cells. Nucleotide commercially obtained from torula yeast cells. Torula yeast is grown on alc…
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 | E628 |
|---|---|
| Name | Dipotassium Guanylate |
| Additive class | Flavour enhancer |
| Classification | Source-dependent |
| Last verified | 2026-08-21 |
Common questions
Is E628 (Dipotassium Guanylate) halal?
Dipotassium 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 Dipotassium Guanylate halal or haram?
On the evidence cited on this page, Dipotassium 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 E628?
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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