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Adenosine Monophosphate
Adenosine Monophosphate
Also known as: adenosine 5'-monophosphate, adenosine-5'-monophosphate, adenosine 5'-phosphoric acid, AMP
Low concern
AMP is a naturally occurring nucleotide. EFSA evaluated nucleotides in infant formula and found use safe.
Found in
50 products
What it is
AMP (5'-adenosine monophosphate), a nucleotide naturally present in foods (e.g., meat, breast milk); used as a flavor enhancer or in infant formula.
Flavor enhancer (umami modifier); component of nucleotide blends in infant formula.
Why it's flagged
- concentrated forms may exceed natural intake
What regulators actually say
"EFSA concluded that the proposed use of nucleotides in infant and follow-on formulae is safe."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Approved for use in infant formula (21 CFR 172.825)
European Union — EFSA
Authorized in infant formula (Reg 2016/127)
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