Glycine
Function: Food Additive
E640I is the European food-additive number for Glycine. Glycine (E640i) is a food additive used as a food additive.
Is E640I safe or restricted?
E640I is an approved food additive in the EU and currently carries no special regulatory restrictions in the EU additive register. Forkin classifies it as “No regulatory flags” and does not make health claims. See the methodology for how regulatory levels are assigned, or the guide to how EU additives are approved, re-evaluated and banned.
Is E640I vegan or vegetarian?
Glycine (E640I) can be produced from plant, mineral, or animal-derived raw materials, and the ingredient list rarely states which source was used — so its vegan status genuinely depends on the specific product.
The production source can vary between manufacturers — the Forkin app shows the verified vegan and vegetarian status per product. Always read the label for allergens.
Which foods contain E640I?
E640I appears in 256 of the 4.7 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in protein powder / shake, dietary supplements and instant noodles.
- Protein Powder / Shake84
- Dietary Supplements23
- Instant Noodles18
- Protein Bars11
- Chicken (General)6
- Baby Formula (Powder)4
- Electrolyte / Sports Drink4
- Coconut Water4
Often appears alongside
Additives most frequently found in the same ingredient lists as E640I across the catalogue.
Counts reflect Forkin's independently enriched product catalogue and update as new products are added — they are not a market-share statistic.
Frequently asked questions about E640I
- What is E640I?
- E640I is the E-number for Glycine. Glycine (E640i) is a food additive used as a food additive.
- Which foods contain E640I?
- E640I appears in 256 of the 4.7 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in protein powder / shake, dietary supplements and instant noodles. Scan any barcode with the Forkin app to see instantly whether a specific product contains it.
- Is E640I vegan or vegetarian?
- Glycine (E640I) can be produced from plant, mineral, or animal-derived raw materials, and the ingredient list rarely states which source was used — so its vegan status genuinely depends on the specific product. The Forkin app shows the verified vegan and vegetarian status per product, since the source can vary between manufacturers.
- Is E640I safe, and is it banned anywhere?
- E640I is an approved food additive in the EU and currently carries no special regulatory restrictions in the EU additive register. Forkin classifies it as "No regulatory flags" and does not make health claims — see the methodology page for how regulatory levels are assigned, and the Forkin app for the full profile, including acceptable daily intake (ADI) and restrictions by country.
See the full profile in Forkin
The Forkin app surfaces the full regulatory profile of E640I — acceptable daily intake (ADI), restrictions by country, vegan/vegetarian status, alternative names, and which products in your scan history contain it. See view pricing.