Comparing E631 - Disodium inosinate vs E641 - Leucine

Synonyms
E631
Disodium inosinate
Sodium inosinate
E641
Leucine
L-Leucine
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Found in 6,818 products

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Popular questions
  1. Is disodium inosinate bad for you?

    No—at the very small amounts used as a flavor enhancer, it’s considered safe by major regulators; people with gout or high uric acid may wish to limit it because it’s a purine derivative.

  2. Is disodium inosinate gluten free?

    Yes, the additive itself is gluten‑free; it’s a purified flavor enhancer not made from wheat, barley, or rye (though the overall product may still contain gluten).

  3. Is disodium inosinate and guanylate bad for you?

    Not generally; the I+G combination is used in tiny amounts to boost umami and is regarded as safe, though those sensitive to glutamates or managing gout may prefer to limit it.

  4. Is e631 halal?

    It depends on the source—E631 from microbial fermentation or halal‑permissible fish/halal‑slaughtered animals can be halal, while material from non‑halal animal sources is not; check certification or the manufacturer.

  5. What does disodium inosinate do to your body?

    It mainly enhances umami taste by acting on taste receptors; once consumed, it’s broken down to nucleosides and uric acid and, at normal food levels, has no meaningful physiological effect for most people.

  1. How much leucine per day to build muscle?

    Aim for about 2–3 g of leucine per meal (roughly what’s in 20–30 g of high‑quality protein) to maximally stimulate muscle protein synthesis, totaling ~6–9 g/day across 3–4 protein-rich meals.

  2. How much leucine per day?

    Adult requirement is about 39 mg/kg/day (≈2.7 g/day for a 70 kg adult), typically met by normal protein intake; there’s no established upper limit, but large supplemental doses may cause stomach upset.

  3. What does leucine do?

    Leucine is an essential branched‑chain amino acid that activates mTOR to trigger muscle protein synthesis and support tissue repair; as E641 in foods, it can function as a flavor enhancer.

  4. What food is highest in leucine?

    Whey protein and hard cheeses (e.g., Parmesan) are among the highest, with lean meats (beef, chicken), fish (tuna), and soy protein isolate also very rich.

  5. What foods have leucine?

    Most protein-rich foods: meat, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy, soy products (tofu/tempeh), legumes (beans/lentils), nuts, seeds, and whole grains.