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Adenosine 5'-Monophosphoric Acid

Level 3 — ContestedIn Winter's Dictionary

Adenosine 5'-Monophosphoric Acid is a flavor enhancer — Flavor enhancer in chewing gum, coffee, tea, snacks, soups, sugar/salt substitutes

Also: AMP

What it does

Flavor enhancer in chewing gum, coffee, tea, snacks, soups, sugar/salt substitutes

Where you'll see it

Chewing gum, coffee/tea, snack foods, soups, sugar/salt substitutes

What the research says

Prolonged excessive purine consumption may lead to chronically elevated plasma uric acid levels, a known risk factor for gout.

Regulatory status

  • US FDA: GRAS
  • EU: approved
  • Notes: JECFA approved, ADI not specified

Sources

  • A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): prolonged excessive purine consumption may lead to chronically elevated plasma uric acid levels, which is a known risk factor for the development of gout