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Flavour enhancer

E630 (inosinic acid): what it is, its sources, vegan or not

E630 can come from fish, meat or fermentation, and the pack rarely says which. Vegetarian and vegan profiles get Heads up: source not stated.

By Bravoora teamUpdated 13 October 2026Sources checked 20 September 20264 sourcesHow we check

Heads up

for a vegan profile

E630=source not stated

What is E630?

E630 (inosinic acid) is a flavour enhancer, an additive that brings out the taste or smell a food already has.

What is E630 made from?

E630 can come from fish, meat or fermentation.

FishDeclared allergen
Meat
Fermentation

Is E630 vegan?

Heads up. Source not stated. E630 can come from fish, meat or fermentation. The pack does not have to say which, so the app says Heads up instead of guessing.

What the app says to each profile, and the reason it shows.

VeganHeads upSource not stated. E630 can come from fish, meat or fermentation. The pack does not have to say which, so the app says Heads up instead of guessing.

VegetarianHeads upSource not stated. E630 can come from fish, meat or fermentation. One of those is meat, fish or a slaughter by-product, and the pack does not have to say which.

Fish allergyHeads upIt can come from fish. In the EU, UK, US and Gulf a label must name fish when that is the source, so read the Contains line.

What other names does E630 have on a label?

On a label, E630 can also appear as “INS 630”, “Flavour enhancer (630)”, “Flavour enhancer (E630)” or “Inosinic acid”.

Any of these on a pack means E630. The checker reads them all.

E630E 630E-630INS 630Flavour enhancer (630)Flavour enhancer (E630)Inosinic acid

What would change the answer for E630?

For E630, a stated source changes the answer. A pack that says “from fermentation” gives Fits you; one that says “from fish” gives Not for you. A list that is cut off or unreadable gets Needs one more scan.