E635: Disodium 5'-ribonucleotides

Flavour enhancer. Origin: Plant or animal (varies by manufacturer).

Vegan

Depends on the source

Halal

Mushbooh (doubtful)

The honest version

A ready-made blend of E627 and E631, heavy in crisps and instant noodles. The nucleotides can come from yeast or from meat and fish, and labels never say which.

When our checker meets E635 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.

Classifications reflect common manufacturing practice and mainstream certifier positions; individual products and certifiers can differ. Not medical, nutritional or religious advice.