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Low concern
E625

Magnesium diglutamate

A glutamate flavour enhancer (MSG or similar). EFSA set a group acceptable daily intake in 2017; some people report sensitivity.

What the evidence says

  1. 1EFSA found some people may exceed its acceptable daily intake
  2. 2Common in ultra-processed savoury foods

Sources

EFSA’s scientific evaluation of E625 (opens in a new tab)

In a PureScan score

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