Is Guanylic Acid vegan?

Guanylic Acid

Vegan

Guanylic acid (5'-GMP) is a nucleotide naturally found in many foods, produced commercially by enzymatic hydrolysis or fermentation. It is used as a flavour enhancer, often in combination with inosinic acid and monosodium glutamate.

Also known as 5'-GMP, 5'-Guanidylic acid, 5'-Guanylic acid, GMP, Guanosine 5'-monophosphate, Guanosine monophosphate
E number E626
CAS number 85-32-5
EC number 201-601-6
Last reviewed 22 April 2026

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