And Disodium Guanylate

Disodium guanylate is a flavor enhancer that is often produced commercially through the fermentation of sugars by microorganisms. It is a sodium salt of guanylic acid, which is found naturally in some foods.

Disodium guanylate is used to intensify the savory (umami) taste of foods. It is often found in processed foods like snack foods, soups, sauces, and instant noodles, where it works synergistically with other flavor enhancers like monosodium glutamate (MSG).

Disodium guanylate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) when used as a food additive. International bodies like the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) have also evaluated it. While generally considered safe at typical consumption levels, some individuals may be sensitive to high intakes of flavor enhancers.