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5 Ribonucleotide

What is 5 Ribonucleotide?

5 Ribonucleotide is a synthetic compound that may also be called Disodium 5'-Ribonucleotide, Calcium 5'-Ribonucleotide, or E635. It is used as a flavor enhancer in food products. [1]

Possible Side Effects

Ingestion of disodium ribonucleotides has been linked with skin rash (ranging from mild to severe) up to 30 hours after ingestion.

It is recommended that no food containing disodium ribonucleotides should be consumed by gout and asthma sufferers or people with an allergic reaction to aspirin. [1]



History

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Other Ingredient Information

Products containing 5 Ribonucleotide


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Source(s) Derived From

 Chemical (Synthetic) Sources

Natural or Artificial?

 Artificial & Possibly Unsafe

References
  1. Disodium ribonucleotides - Wikipedia

Aliases (Also Known As)

None found

Revision History

Action User Date/Time
Ingredient addedUPC Food SearchAugust 18, 2009 @ 6:26 AM

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