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Flavour enhancers (E-numbers)

Flavour enhancers strengthen existing taste. Monosodium glutamate and several ribonucleotides are examples.

26 additives in this category, grouped by regulatory level. Informational only — not medical or dietary advice; see the methodology.

Questions about Flavour enhancers

What are Flavour enhancers?
Flavour enhancers are a regulatory class of food additives. Their technological function is: bring out existing taste. In the EU, permitted uses are governed by Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008.
Which E-numbers belong to Flavour enhancers?
Forkin tracks 26 additives in this category, including lipase (E1104), Alanin (E369), Potassium chloride (E508), Glutamic acid (E620). This page lists their regulatory levels.
Are Flavour enhancers vegan?
It depends on the individual additive and its source. The Forkin app shows product-specific vegan and vegetarian signals where available, based on ingredient and label data, rather than guessing from the category.

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