Calcium guanylate explained

Calcium guanylate is a compound with formula Ca(C10H12O4N5PO4). It is the calcium salt of guanylic acid.[1] It is present in all living cells as part of RNA, and is commercially prepared from yeast extract or fish.

As a food additive, it is used as a flavor enhancer, particularly low-salt products and has the E number E629.

References

  1. Web site: Food-Info.net : E-numbers : E629 : Calcium guanylate. www.food-info.net. 2020-04-02.