e626 Guanylic Acid

Food additive with flavor enhancing role.
It is a natural acid, component of ribonucleic acid. For industrial use, it is obtained from yeast or from sardines, having plant or animal origin. Guanylic acid and guanylates do not give the “umami” taste specific to glutamates, but have the ability to enhance a lot of natural flavors and tastes, thus allowing the required amount of salt to be reduced. It is used in the quantities on the recipes in all types of food, including alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.