Flavoring Agent · CAS 138-15-8
Glutamic Acid Hydrochloride
FDA status: Approved. EU: not separately listed. No U.S. state has enacted a specific ban yet.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Glutamic Acid Hydrochloride is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy. Its composite safety score is 4 out of 5 (Low Risk).
The verdict
Glutamic Acid Hydrochloride is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it.
- 4/5
- Low Risk
- Approved
- FDA status
- -
- EU status
- 0
- state regulations
CAS-led regulatory snapshot
Glutamic Acid Hydrochloride: no OFF product match; CAS 138-15-8 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 138-15-8 | CAS Registry |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Not separately listed | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | - | EU additive register |
| Category | Flavoring Agent | FDA functional class |
| Composite Safety Score | 4 / 5 (Low Risk) | PlainIngredients methodology |
| EFSA ADI | Not established | EFSA scientific opinion |
| U.S. State Actions | 0 states | State legislative records |
| Tracked Products | Not yet tracked | Open Food Facts (US) |
Values reflect official agency classifications as published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the European Union's regulatory framework. See our methodology for scoring details.
What is Glutamic Acid Hydrochloride?
Glutamic Acid Hydrochloride (CAS 138-15-8) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as flavoring agent or adjuvant, nutrient supplement.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Glutamic Acid Hydrochloride
Product-count (0) and safety-score (4/5) peer columns, disjoint link sets.
Score 4/5 peers (≥50 OFF products)
Nearest other additives by PlainIngredients safety score (floored at ≥50 tracked products), distinct from the count row.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glutamic Acid Hydrochloride safe to consume?
Glutamic Acid Hydrochloride scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 138-15-8, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Glutamic Acid Hydrochloride used for in food?
Glutamic Acid Hydrochloride (CAS 138-15-8) is catalogued for flavoring agent or adjuvant, nutrient supplement (Flavoring Agent); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.