What is E640? Glycine and its Sodium Salt Explained
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E640 is Glycine and its Sodium Salt — a flavour enhancer (synthetic or animal) used in crisps and snack foods, instant noodles.
What is E640 (Glycine and its Sodium Salt)?
E640 is Glycine and its Sodium Salt, a food additive classified as a flavour enhancer that intensify existing flavours. A flavour enhancer (synthetic or animal) used in crisps and snack foods, instant noodles. You'll find it in crisps and snack foods, instant noodles, soups and many other packaged foods. Like every E-number, E640 has been authorised for use in food following an EFSA safety evaluation — though authorisation doesn't mean concern-free, as the safety section below explains.
Where is E640 found?
E640 (Glycine and its Sodium Salt) is found in crisps and snack foods, instant noodles, soups, sauces, processed meats, ready meals.
- crisps and snack foods
- instant noodles
- soups
- sauces
- processed meats
- ready meals
Is E640 safe?
EFSA has reviewed E640 and considers it safe for human consumption at the levels used in food. No credible evidence links Glycine and its Sodium Salt to harm at normal dietary intakes.
EFSA opinion: Glycine and its Sodium Salt — status Safe.
Check the calorie content of foods containing E640. If you’re pregnant, see our pregnancy food safety guide. Taking supplements? Check drug and supplement interactions.
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E640 FAQs
What is E640 in food?
E640 is Glycine and its Sodium Salt — a flavour enhancer (synthetic or animal) used in crisps and snack foods, instant noodles.
Is E640 safe to eat?
EFSA has reviewed E640 and considers it safe for human consumption at the levels used in food. No credible evidence links Glycine and its Sodium Salt to harm at normal dietary intakes.
Is E640 vegan?
E640 (Glycine and its Sodium Salt) may or may not be vegan — it depends on the source used by the manufacturer.
Is E640 halal?
E640 (Glycine and its Sodium Salt) is MASHBOOH — its halal status is doubtful and depends on the source used.
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Data: Open Food Facts (ODbL) · EFSA