Glutamic acid (E620)
Glutamic acid (E620) is one of the markers Open Food Facts uses to classify a food as ultra-processed (NOVA group 4).
What it is and why it counts
A food additive authorised for industrial food production.
Cosmetic additives
NOVA calls these additives "cosmetic": they change how a product looks, feels or tastes rather than keeping it safe to eat. Their presence is one of the two defining signs of an ultra-processed food.
Where it turns up
Glutamic acid (E620) appears in 7 of the 40,000 products on this site (0%).
Products containing glutamic acid (E620)
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Chik'n Nuggets
Morning Star FARMS
NOVA group
4
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Ranch Dressing, Topping & Spread
KEN'S Steak House
NOVA group
4
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Ranch Dressing
Ken's Steak House
NOVA group
4
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Gala Apple
Disney
NOVA group
4
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Original Chik'n Patties
MorningStar Farms · 10 oz
NOVA group
4
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Chicken Flavoured Crinkle Cut Potato Chips
Smith's · 170g
NOVA group
4
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Smart Dogs Plant-Based Hot Dogs Canada
Lightlife · 340 g
NOVA group
4