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What is disodium guanylate and what is it used for?

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  1. User

    What is disodium guanylate and what is it used for?

  2. Assistant

    Disodium guanylate is a food additive. It is a natural sodium salt of the flavor enhancing nucleotide guanosine monophosphate (GMP). It is commonly used in conjunction with glutamic acid.

    Disodium guanylate is produced from dried seaweed and is often added to instant noodles, potato chips and other snacks, savory rice, tinned vegetables, cured meats, and packaged soup.

  3. User

    Is it considered dangerous if consumed in large quantities?

  4. Assistant

    Both the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the United States and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) consider disodium glutamate safe. However, people who are sensitive to MSG may want to avoid disodium glutamate, as these additives are often paired together. Read this article to learn more: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/disodium-guanylate#safety