E631: Disodium inosinate
Flavour enhancer. Origin: Plant or animal (varies by manufacturer).
Vegan
Depends on the source
Halal
Mushbooh (doubtful)
The honest version
Often produced from meat or fish, sometimes from fermented starch. Frequently paired with E627. Vegans should treat it as animal-derived unless the product is labelled vegan.
When our checker meets E631 on a label, it does not guess: products carrying ambiguous additives get a “check the label” verdict, with the ingredient named, so you can decide or ask the manufacturer.
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