Disodium inosinate

Disodium inosinate does not contain MSG, but works synergistically with free glutamic acid. When disodium inosinate is found on a food label, consumers can be fairly certain that the labeled product contains some hidden processed free glutamic acid (MSG). Disodium inosinate is relatively a expensive food additive that would not be cost effective if it were not used in the presence of MSG.

• May be prepared from meat or sardines; may trigger gout, not permitted in foods for infants and young children
• Not normally suitable for vegetarians - usually made from meat or fish.
• E631 disodium inosinate [Flavour enhancer] [possibly of animal origin]
• It is found in instant noodles, potato chips and snacks, savoury rice, tinned vegetables, cured meats, packet soup.