Uridine Monophosphate
Also known as: uridine-monophosphate, uridine-5'-monophosphate, uridine 5'-phosphoric acid, UMP
Permitted as a source of nucleotides in infant formula; safety has been evaluated and supports addition at typical levels.
What it is
A pyrimidine nucleotide consisting of uracil, ribose, and a phosphate group; also called 5'-uridylic acid.
Used as a nutrient added to infant formulas to mimic levels found in human breast milk.
What regulators actually say
"The Panel concludes that the proposed addition of nucleotides to infant and follow-on formulae... at the levels proposed... is of no safety concern."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Permitted as an optional ingredient (nucleotide) in infant formula; 5'-monophosphate nucleotides have GRAS notices on file.
European Union — EFSA
EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products has issued opinions on use of nucleotides including UMP in infant formula as safe at proposed levels.
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