Dipotassium Guanylate E628
nucleotide_umami β Primarily natural_or_synthetic.
Dipotassium 5'-guanylate
CAS: 3254-39-5
Factual Regulatory Reference
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? Did You Know?
Dipotassium Guanylate occurs naturally in Mushrooms and Dried fish. Many people consume it daily without realizing it's also a listed food additive.
In the EU, Dipotassium Guanylate has a "quantum satis" authorization β Latin for "as much as needed." This means there's no specific maximum limit; manufacturers use only what's technologically necessary.
Detailed Regulatory Assessment
United States (FDA)
Generally recognized as safe
Japan (MHLW)
Compliant with Japanese food sanitation law.
Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI)
International Standard (JECFA)
mg/kg body weight per day
European Standard (EFSA)
Everyday Perspective
For a 60kg adult, this limit is roughly equivalent to consuming:
Natural Occurrence
The potassium salt of guanylic acid, providing umami flavor. Less common than the sodium form but used in low-sodium applications.
Manufacturing
Produced by enzymatic degradation of RNA and neutralization with potassium hydroxide.