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In Korean 향미증진제(호박산이나트륨·글리신 등) romanized Hyangmijeungjinje(Hobaksaninateuryum·Geullisin Deung)

In Korean products like: Miso paste · 광동 아미노 포션 · 구수한 청국장찌개 …

Flavor enhancers (disodium succinate, glycine etc.) (Flavor enhancer)

International number (INS/E number) E620·E640

How it's written on Korean labels 향미증진제(호박산이나트륨·글리신 등)호박산이나트륨글리신DL-알라닌

What is this additive?

Additives that add savory or sweet taste.

Common General information worth knowing.

What is it used for?

Safety summary

JECFA hasn't set a single ADI for this entry (it groups several substances or isn't an evaluated additive).

In Korea it may be used only within the food-by-food limits in the MFDS Food Additives Code.

Sources: JECFA database (FAO/WHO) · Food Safety Korea (MFDS Food Additives Code, Korean)

Permitted in Korea within legal limits. This is reference information summarized from public regulatory and research sources, not medical advice.

Common in

RamyeonSeasoningsSnacks

Use differs by food type, and products of the same type can have different ingredients.

If you want to avoid it

Products with Flavor enhancers (disodium succinate, glycine etc.)

Products collected by Jjikmeok whose Korean ingredient list includes Flavor enhancers (disodium succinate, glycine etc.) (30 of 35).

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FAQ

How do you say flavor enhancers (disodium succinate, glycine etc.) in Korean?

On Korean food labels it's written 향미증진제(호박산이나트륨·글리신 등) (romanized: Hyangmijeungjinje(Hobaksaninateuryum·Geullisin Deung)). It can also appear as 호박산이나트륨, 글리신, DL-알라닌.

What is flavor enhancers (disodium succinate, glycine etc.)?

Flavor enhancers (disodium succinate, glycine etc.) (Flavor enhancer): Additives that add savory or sweet taste.

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