Ingredient · E635

Disodium 5'-ribonucleotides

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
This ingredient is used to boost the savory (umami) flavor of foods, especially in …

What it is

Disodium 5'-ribonucleotides is a flavor enhancer made from yeast or bacteria. It is produced by fermenting carbohydrates and then purifying the resulting ribonucleotides. It is often used in combination with monosodium glutamate (MSG) to create a savory, umami taste.

Why it's used

This ingredient is used to boost the savory (umami) flavor of foods, especially in processed items. It is commonly found in soups, sauces, snack foods, and instant noodles to make them taste more appealing and complex.

Health notes

Disodium 5'-ribonucleotides is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated it. While generally considered safe at typical consumption levels, some individuals report sensitivity to flavor enhancers. Evidence on widespread negative health effects at typical intake levels is mixed.

Allergen info

Disodium 5'-ribonucleotides is not derived from any of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Disodium 5'-ribonucleotides

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Golden Mountain, Seasoning Sauce GOLDEN MOUNTAIN Golden Mountain, Seasoning Sauce Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces 100kcal 13.3Protein 0Fat 6.7Carbs THAITHEPAROS PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED Golden Mountain, Seasoning Sauce Other Cooking Sauces 100kcal 13.3Protein 0Fat 6.7Carbs HONIG Groentesoep Vegetable Soup Mix Other Soups High in sodium — 39% DV per serving 16kcal 0.4Protein 0.4Fat 2.8Carbs BOURBON Japanese Baked Rice Cracker Crackers & Biscotti 500kcal 10Protein 26.7Fat 56.7Carbs Instant Barszcz Czerwony KUCHAREK Instant Barszcz Czerwony Other Soups High in sodium — 29% DV per serving 19kcal 0Protein 0.2Fat 4.2Carbs Oriental Style Instant Noodles, Chicken Flavour Thai President Foods Co. Ltd. Oriental Style Instant Noodles, Chicken Flavour All Noodles High in sodium — 36% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 473kcal 10.9Protein 20Fat 60Carbs Instant Pho Bo Rice Noodles With Artificial Beef Flavour, Beef Thai President Foods Co. Ltd. Instant Pho Bo Rice Noodles With Artificial Beef Flavour, Beef Other Soups High in sodium — 85% DV per serving 369kcal 7.7Protein 5.4Fat 70.8Carbs Shrimp Oriental Style Instant Noodles, Shrimp Thai President Foods Co. Ltd. Shrimp Oriental Style Instant Noodles, Shrimp Other Soups High in sodium — 67% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 433kcal 8.3Protein 18.3Fat 60Carbs Thai President Foods Co. Ltd. Pork Oriental Style Instant Noodles, Pork All Noodles High in sodium — 58% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 450kcal 8.3Protein 20Fat 58.3Carbs JFC International Inc. Rice Crackers Wrapped In Seaweed & Peanuts Crackers & Biscotti 500kcal 16.7Protein 23.3Fat 56.7Carbs Thai President Foods Co. Ltd. Instant Noodles, Shrimp Tom Yum Other Soups High in sodium — 61% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 457kcal 8.6Protein 18.6Fat 62.9Carbs Instant Pho Ga Rice Noodles With Artificial Chicken Flavour, Chicken Thai President Foods Co. Ltd. Instant Pho Ga Rice Noodles With Artificial Chicken Flavour, Chicken Other Soups High in sodium — 87% DV per serving 369kcal 9.2Protein 5.4Fat 70.8Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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