SAFE
Flavor enhancers
Nucleotides, amino acids, mineral salts for taste enhancement
Possibly Safe
V2 Verified
Excipients & Additives
PubMed Studies
3
About
Ingredients that amplify flavour perception without adding their own flavour. May include nucleotides (IMP, GMP), MSG (monosodium glutamate), or mineral salts. Effect on sensitive individuals varies.
How it works (mechanism of action)
Acts on cellular signalling pathways relevant to the documented clinical indications. Contains bioactive compounds with enzyme-modulating, receptor-binding, or antioxidant properties studied in peer-reviewed literature.
👥 Safety by Population
🚫 Contraindications & Warnings
MSG sensitivity: controversial — double-blind studies largely failed to confirm Chinese Restaurant Syndrome. Nucleotides: generally safe. Assess individual components. Aspartame not typically a flavour enhancer.
🇪🇺 EU Health Claims Status
Art.13(1)
✓ AuthorisedNon-compliance with the Regulation because on the basis of the scientific evidence assessed, this claimed effect for this food has not been substantiated.
Regulation EU 1924/2006 · ART13 1
Art.13(1)
✓ AuthorisedNon-compliance with the Regulation because on the basis of the scientific evidence assessed, this claimed effect for this food has not been substantiated.
Regulation EU 1924/2006 · ART13 1
Art.13(1)
✓ AuthorisedNon-compliance with the Regulation because on the basis of the scientific evidence assessed, this claimed effect for this food is not sufficiently defined to be able to be assessed and the claim could not therefore be substantiated.
Regulation EU 1924/2006 · ART13 1
Art.13(1)
✓ AuthorisedNon-compliance with the Regulation because on the basis of the scientific evidence assessed, this claimed effect for this food is not sufficiently defined to be able to be assessed and the claim could not therefore be substantiated.
Regulation EU 1924/2006 · ART13 1
🏷️ Other Names
Nucleotides, amino acids, mineral salts for taste enhancement