Is Flavour Enhancer 620 Vegetarian? Unpacking E620's Origins
                                
                                
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                                Over 90% of commercially produced flavour enhancers like E620 are derived from vegetable sources, primarily through a fermentation process. Understanding the origin of E620, also known as glutamic acid, is crucial for those following a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle. While naturally occurring in both plants and animals, the industrial additive version is almost always plant-based.