Glycine and its sodium salt (E640)
Updated October 2, 2026
Glycine and its sodium salt (E640) is a food additive in the “other additives” group. It appears in 518 products in our database, 198 of them sold in the US.
Quick facts
- Also known as
- E640
- E-number
- E640
- Function
- Other additives
- Found in
- 518 products (198 sold in the US)
Foods that commonly contain Glycine and its sodium salt
Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Glycine and its sodium salt.
Popular products with Glycine and its sodium salt
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Popular products from the same categories that don't list Glycine and its sodium salt and score Nutri-Score A–C.
How to spot Glycine and its sodium salt on a label
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Frequently asked questions
What foods contain Glycine and its sodium salt?
In our database, Glycine and its sodium salt most often appears in protein powders, dietary supplements, instant noodles and beverages.
How many products contain Glycine and its sodium salt?
518 published products on Foodmetria list Glycine and its sodium salt, including 198 sold in the United States. Counts come from ingredient lists in Open Food Facts and update daily.
Product data: Open Food Facts (ODbL), updated daily. Additive information is for general education and is not medical advice. Always check the package label. Our methodology.