Is E627 halal?
E627 is generally considered halal.
Automated classification, not a religious ruling. No scholar or certification body has reviewed this assessment — always check the product's own halal certification.
What is E627?
Disodium guanylate, sodium guanylate. Unknown
Where does E627 come from?
E627 can be produced from either plant or animal raw materials, and the label almost never says which. The same E-number can come from a different source in another product, so where the origin matters, check that product's certification.
| Is E627 vegetarian? | Not suitable for vegetarians |
|---|---|
| Approved in the EU | Yes |
| Food-safety regulator | U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food safety only — not a halal authority. |
E627 is identified internationally as Codex/INS 627.
EU approval: Yes.
Vegetarian status: Not suitable for vegetarians.
Products containing E627
Products in our database that list E627 among their ingredients:
- SHIN RAMYUN — NONGSHIM (Halal)
- Ramen Noodle Soup Chicken Flavor — Maruchan (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- Instant Noodles — Mr. Noodles (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- Doritos — Doritos (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- Zesty Cheese Tortilla Chips — Doritos (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- Chicken Noodle — Lipton (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- Chicken Ramen Noodle Soup — Nissin (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- Blue Heat — Takis, Barcel (Halal)
- 3D's Bugles goût fromage — Lay's (Halal)
- Pringles Sour Cream — Pringles (Halal)
- Sour Cream & Onion — Pringles (Halal)
- Gout Bacon — Tuc (Haram)
How this verdict was reached
E627 may be animal-derived, but the sources it is made from are not themselves prohibited. If you avoid all animal-derived ingredients, check with the manufacturer.
What this is based on
Frequently asked questions
Is E627 halal?
E627 is generally considered halal.
Where does E627 come from?
E627 can be produced from either plant or animal raw materials, and the label almost never says which. The same E-number can come from a different source in another product, so where the origin matters, check that product's certification.
How does E627 relate to Codex/INS numbering and regional food-safety rules?
E627 is identified internationally as Codex/INS 627. EU approval: Yes. Vegetarian status: Not suitable for vegetarians.
How this verdict was reached
E627 may be animal-derived, but the sources it is made from are not themselves prohibited. If you avoid all animal-derived ingredients, check with the manufacturer.
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