E620 — Glutamic Acid

Used as: Flavour enhancer

Why is it used?

Glutamic Acid is used in food as flavour enhancer.

EU status

Authorised as a food additive in the EU (Regulation 1333/2008).

How it appears on a label

• “E620”
• “Glutamic Acid”

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