Halal & Haram E-Code Checker
E-code: E 110
Scientific Name: Sunset Yellow FCF/FD&C Yellow 6 (C.I. 15985)
Status: Halal
Reason: It is a synthetic yellow coloring that does not contain any animal products or alcohol, making it halal.
Scientific Name: Sunset Yellow FCF/FD&C Yellow 6 (C.I. 15985)
Status: Halal
Reason: It is a synthetic yellow coloring that does not contain any animal products or alcohol, making it halal.
E-code: E 120
Scientific Name: Cochineal or Carminic Acid
Status: Haram
Reason: Derived from the cochineal bug, an insect. Because it comes from an animal source, it is considered haram.
Scientific Name: Cochineal or Carminic Acid
Status: Haram
Reason: Derived from the cochineal bug, an insect. Because it comes from an animal source, it is considered haram.
E-code: E 107
Scientific Name: Yellow 2G (C.I. 18965)
Status: Halal
Reason: It is a synthetic yellow coloring that does not contain any animal-derived ingredients or alcohol, making it halal.
Scientific Name: Yellow 2G (C.I. 18965)
Status: Halal
Reason: It is a synthetic yellow coloring that does not contain any animal-derived ingredients or alcohol, making it halal.
E-code: E 104
Scientific Name: Quinoline Yellow (C.I. 47005)
Status: Halal
Reason: E104 is a synthetic dull yellow coloring that does not contain any animal products or alcohol, making it halal.
Scientific Name: Quinoline Yellow (C.I. 47005)
Status: Halal
Reason: E104 is a synthetic dull yellow coloring that does not contain any animal products or alcohol, making it halal.
E-code: E 102
Scientific Name: Tartrazine/FD&C Yellow 5 (C.I. 19140)
Status: Halal
Reason: E102 is a synthetic yellow coloring that is widely used in food products. Since it does not contain any animal ingredients or alcohol, it is considered halal.
Scientific Name: Tartrazine/FD&C Yellow 5 (C.I. 19140)
Status: Halal
Reason: E102 is a synthetic yellow coloring that is widely used in food products. Since it does not contain any animal ingredients or alcohol, it is considered halal.
E-code: E 101
Scientific Name: Riboflavin/Lactoflavin/Vitamin B2
Status: Doubtful
Reason: It is a yellow color made from yeast but can also come from xylene. The possibility of non-halal sources in its production makes its halal status doubtful.
Scientific Name: Riboflavin/Lactoflavin/Vitamin B2
Status: Doubtful
Reason: It is a yellow color made from yeast but can also come from xylene. The possibility of non-halal sources in its production makes its halal status doubtful.
E-code: E 100
Scientific Name: Curcumin (C.I. 75300)
Status: Halal
Reason: It is a natural color from turmeric, a plant in the ginger family. Its plant-based origin and absence of animal products or alcohol make it halal.
Scientific Name: Curcumin (C.I. 75300)
Status: Halal
Reason: It is a natural color from turmeric, a plant in the ginger family. Its plant-based origin and absence of animal products or alcohol make it halal.
E-code: E 140
Scientific Name: Chlorophyll (C.I. 75810)
Status: Doubtful
Reason: It is a natural green color extracted from plants, but the use of ethanol in its extraction process makes its halal status doubtful (mushbooh).
Scientific Name: Chlorophyll (C.I. 75810)
Status: Doubtful
Reason: It is a natural green color extracted from plants, but the use of ethanol in its extraction process makes its halal status doubtful (mushbooh).
E-code: E 141
Scientific Name: Copper Complexes of Chlorophyll (C.I. 75810)
Status: Doubtful
Reason: Derived from chlorophyll, with copper replacing magnesium. The use of non-halal solvents in processing may raise doubts about its permissibility.
Scientific Name: Copper Complexes of Chlorophyll (C.I. 75810)
Status: Doubtful
Reason: Derived from chlorophyll, with copper replacing magnesium. The use of non-halal solvents in processing may raise doubts about its permissibility.
E-code: E 142
Scientific Name: Green S/Acid Brilliant Green BS/Food Green S/Lissamine Green (C.I. 44090)
Status: Halal
Reason: It is a synthetic green coloring with no ingredients from animals or alcohol, making it halal.
Scientific Name: Green S/Acid Brilliant Green BS/Food Green S/Lissamine Green (C.I. 44090)
Status: Halal
Reason: It is a synthetic green coloring with no ingredients from animals or alcohol, making it halal.
E-code: E 129
Scientific Name: Red 40, Allura Red AC/Food Red 17/FD&C (C.I. 16035)
Status: Halal
Reason: Red 40 is a synthetic red food coloring. It does not contain any haram ingredients, which means it is halal and safe.
Scientific Name: Red 40, Allura Red AC/Food Red 17/FD&C (C.I. 16035)
Status: Halal
Reason: Red 40 is a synthetic red food coloring. It does not contain any haram ingredients, which means it is halal and safe.
E-code: E 154
Scientific Name: Food Brown/Brown FK
Status: Halal
Reason: E154 is a brown coloring created using food-safe ingredients and is considered halal.
Scientific Name: Food Brown/Brown FK
Status: Halal
Reason: E154 is a brown coloring created using food-safe ingredients and is considered halal.
E-code: E 441
Scientific Name: Gelatin
Status: Haram
Reason: It is an emulsifier and stabilizer made from boiling animal tissues, usually from cows or pigs. This is the reason it is considered haram and unsuitable.
Scientific Name: Gelatin
Status: Haram
Reason: It is an emulsifier and stabilizer made from boiling animal tissues, usually from cows or pigs. This is the reason it is considered haram and unsuitable.
E-code: E 542
Scientific Name: Bone Meal/Edible Bone Phosphate
Status: Doubtful
Reason: This is an anticaking agent extracted from animal bones. Its origin raises concerns regarding halal compliance, making it doubtful or mushbooh.
Scientific Name: Bone Meal/Edible Bone Phosphate
Status: Doubtful
Reason: This is an anticaking agent extracted from animal bones. Its origin raises concerns regarding halal compliance, making it doubtful or mushbooh.
E-code: E 631
Scientific Name: Disodium Inosinate
Status: Haram
Reason: It is a flavoring made from inosinic acid, which is found in meat extracts and sardines. Because it comes from animals, it is haram.
Scientific Name: Disodium Inosinate
Status: Haram
Reason: It is a flavoring made from inosinic acid, which is found in meat extracts and sardines. Because it comes from animals, it is haram.
E-code: E 635
Scientific Name: Sodium 5 – Ribonucleotide
Status: Haram
Reason: It is a mixture of disodium guanylate (E627) and disodium inosinate (E631), both of which are sourced from animals. This raises concerns, making it haram.
Scientific Name: Sodium 5 – Ribonucleotide
Status: Haram
Reason: It is a mixture of disodium guanylate (E627) and disodium inosinate (E631), both of which are sourced from animals. This raises concerns, making it haram.
E-code: E 627
Scientific Name: Disodium Guanylate
Status: Haram
Reason: It is a flavoring agent derived from guanylic acid, commonly found in yeast extract and sardines. Since it can be produced using animal sources, it is classified as haram.
Scientific Name: Disodium Guanylate
Status: Haram
Reason: It is a flavoring agent derived from guanylic acid, commonly found in yeast extract and sardines. Since it can be produced using animal sources, it is classified as haram.
E-code: E 636
Scientific Name: Maltol
Status: Halal
Reason: Maltol is a substance that adds taste to food and occurs naturally in the bark of larch trees, pine needles, and roasted malt. As it is plant-based, it is halal.
Scientific Name: Maltol
Status: Halal
Reason: Maltol is a substance that adds taste to food and occurs naturally in the bark of larch trees, pine needles, and roasted malt. As it is plant-based, it is halal.
E-code: E 1510
Scientific Name: Ethanol/Ethyl Alcohol
Status: Haram
Reason: Ethanol, produced through fermentation or chemical processes, is known as haram since it is an intoxicant.
Scientific Name: Ethanol/Ethyl Alcohol
Status: Haram
Reason: Ethanol, produced through fermentation or chemical processes, is known as haram since it is an intoxicant.
E-code: E 1520
Scientific Name: Propylene Glycol
Status: Halal
Reason: Propylene glycol is a humectant, solvent, and stabilizer in food, synthesized from propylene to maintain moisture and consistency. It is considered as halal.
Scientific Name: Propylene Glycol
Status: Halal
Reason: Propylene glycol is a humectant, solvent, and stabilizer in food, synthesized from propylene to maintain moisture and consistency. It is considered as halal.
E-code: E 131
Scientific Name: Patent Blue V (C.I. 42051)
Status: Halal
Reason: It is a synthetic dark bluish-violet food coloring commonly used in food and beverages. It is chemically produced and contains no haram substances.
Scientific Name: Patent Blue V (C.I. 42051)
Status: Halal
Reason: It is a synthetic dark bluish-violet food coloring commonly used in food and beverages. It is chemically produced and contains no haram substances.
E-code: E 903
Scientific Name: Carnauba Wax
Status: Halal
Reason: E903 is a glazing agent sourced from the leaves of the Brazilian wax palm (Copernicia cerifera). As a plant-based product, it is considered halal.
Scientific Name: Carnauba Wax
Status: Halal
Reason: E903 is a glazing agent sourced from the leaves of the Brazilian wax palm (Copernicia cerifera). As a plant-based product, it is considered halal.
E-code: E 901
Scientific Name: Beeswax
Status: Halal
Reason: E901 is a natural glazing agent obtained from bee honeycombs. Although it involves bees, it is generally accepted as halal, as bees are not considered impure in Islam.
Scientific Name: Beeswax
Status: Halal
Reason: E901 is a natural glazing agent obtained from bee honeycombs. Although it involves bees, it is generally accepted as halal, as bees are not considered impure in Islam.
E-code: E 904
Scientific Name: Shellac
Status: Doubtful
Reason: E904 comes from insect resin. If alcohol is used in processing, it is haram; without alcohol, it is halal. This makes its status uncertain.
Scientific Name: Shellac
Status: Doubtful
Reason: E904 comes from insect resin. If alcohol is used in processing, it is haram; without alcohol, it is halal. This makes its status uncertain.
E-code: E 951
Scientific Name: Aspartame/ Nutrasweet
Status: Haram
Reason: E951 is an artificial sweetener made by combining L-phenylalanine and L-aspartic acid. Alcohol is used in its production, which makes it haram.
Scientific Name: Aspartame/ Nutrasweet
Status: Haram
Reason: E951 is an artificial sweetener made by combining L-phenylalanine and L-aspartic acid. Alcohol is used in its production, which makes it haram.
E-code: E 952
Scientific Name: Cyclamic Acid, Calcium Cyclamate, and Sodium Cyclamate
Status: Halal
Reason: It is an artificial sweetener produced through various methods without animal sources or alcohol, making it halal.
Scientific Name: Cyclamic Acid, Calcium Cyclamate, and Sodium Cyclamate
Status: Halal
Reason: It is an artificial sweetener produced through various methods without animal sources or alcohol, making it halal.
E-code: E 1405
Scientific Name: Xanthan gum/ Enzyme-treated Starch
Status: Doubtful
Reason: E1405 is a thickener made by treating corn starch with acid and enzymes. The halal status is uncertain due to the enzyme source.
Scientific Name: Xanthan gum/ Enzyme-treated Starch
Status: Doubtful
Reason: E1405 is a thickener made by treating corn starch with acid and enzymes. The halal status is uncertain due to the enzyme source.
E-code: E 1200
Scientific Name: Polydextrose
Status: Halal
Reason: This starch-based thickener, stabilizer, and humectant is made from glucose, citric acid, and sorbitol, and is halal.
Scientific Name: Polydextrose
Status: Halal
Reason: This starch-based thickener, stabilizer, and humectant is made from glucose, citric acid, and sorbitol, and is halal.
E-code: E 161b
Scientific Name: Lutein
Status: Doubtful
Reason: A natural coloring from marigold petals. Its halal status depends on if alcohol is used in the extraction process.
Scientific Name: Lutein
Status: Doubtful
Reason: A natural coloring from marigold petals. Its halal status depends on if alcohol is used in the extraction process.
E-code: E 155
Scientific Name: Brown HT / Chocolate Brown HT (C.I. 20285)
Status: Halal
Reason: It is a synthetic brown coloring commonly used in foods and beverages. Its production process does not involve any factors that would affect its halal status.
Scientific Name: Brown HT / Chocolate Brown HT (C.I. 20285)
Status: Halal
Reason: It is a synthetic brown coloring commonly used in foods and beverages. Its production process does not involve any factors that would affect its halal status.
E-code: E 160a
Scientific Name: Alpha/Beta/Gamma-Carotene (C.I. 75130)
Status: Doubtful
Reason: Taken from plant sources, but its halal status may be affected if gelatin is used as a carrier, depending on the type of gelatin.
Scientific Name: Alpha/Beta/Gamma-Carotene (C.I. 75130)
Status: Doubtful
Reason: Taken from plant sources, but its halal status may be affected if gelatin is used as a carrier, depending on the type of gelatin.
E-code: E 160b
Scientific Name: Annatto, Bixin, Norbixin (C.I. 75120)
Status: Halal
Reason: This is a natural colorant extracted from the seed coat of the Annatto tree and it is considered halal.
Scientific Name: Annatto, Bixin, Norbixin (C.I. 75120)
Status: Halal
Reason: This is a natural colorant extracted from the seed coat of the Annatto tree and it is considered halal.
E-code: E 160c
Scientific Name: Capsanthin, Capsorubin, Paprika extract
Status: Doubtful
Reason: E 160c is a red to orange coloring made from the fruit pods and seeds of Capsicum annuum. It is deemed halal when used as a 100% dry color.
Scientific Name: Capsanthin, Capsorubin, Paprika extract
Status: Doubtful
Reason: E 160c is a red to orange coloring made from the fruit pods and seeds of Capsicum annuum. It is deemed halal when used as a 100% dry color.
E-code: E 160d
Scientific Name: Carotene Lycopene (C.I. 75125)
Status: Doubtful
Reason: Lycopene is a red coloring from tomatoes and other red fruits. It\'s halal if dissolved in oil but mushbooh (doubtful) if dissolved in organic solvents.
Scientific Name: Carotene Lycopene (C.I. 75125)
Status: Doubtful
Reason: Lycopene is a red coloring from tomatoes and other red fruits. It\'s halal if dissolved in oil but mushbooh (doubtful) if dissolved in organic solvents.
E-code: E 150a
Scientific Name: Plain Caramel (C.I. 15010)
Status: Halal
Reason: A caramel coloring made by heating sugar. Likely to be GM (Genetically Modified), but the process does not involve any haram ingredients.
Scientific Name: Plain Caramel (C.I. 15010)
Status: Halal
Reason: A caramel coloring made by heating sugar. Likely to be GM (Genetically Modified), but the process does not involve any haram ingredients.
E-code: E 150b
Scientific Name: Caustic Sulphite Caramel (C.I. 15020)
Status: Halal
Reason: Produced using sugar and sulphite compounds, it is likely to be GM, but the production process does not involve any haram substances, making it halal.
Scientific Name: Caustic Sulphite Caramel (C.I. 15020)
Status: Halal
Reason: Produced using sugar and sulphite compounds, it is likely to be GM, but the production process does not involve any haram substances, making it halal.
E-code: E 150c
Scientific Name: Caramel (C.I. 15030)
Status: Halal
Reason: Made using ammonia in the heating process, it contains no haram ingredients, which makes its status halal.
Scientific Name: Caramel (C.I. 15030)
Status: Halal
Reason: Made using ammonia in the heating process, it contains no haram ingredients, which makes its status halal.
E-code: E 150d
Scientific Name: Sulphite Ammonia Caramel (C.I. 15040)
Status: Halal
Reason: A combination of ammonia and sulphite compounds is used in caramel production, and it remains halal as no haram substances are involved.
Scientific Name: Sulphite Ammonia Caramel (C.I. 15040)
Status: Halal
Reason: A combination of ammonia and sulphite compounds is used in caramel production, and it remains halal as no haram substances are involved.
E-code: E 151
Scientific Name: Brilliant Black BN (C.I. 28440)
Status: Halal
Reason: This is a synthetic black food coloring that dissolves in water. It is used in various food and beverage products and contains no forbidden ingredients.
Scientific Name: Brilliant Black BN (C.I. 28440)
Status: Halal
Reason: This is a synthetic black food coloring that dissolves in water. It is used in various food and beverage products and contains no forbidden ingredients.
E-code: E 153
Scientific Name: Vegetable Carbon/Carbon Black
Status: Doubtful
Reason: This is made from plant material, but may sometimes come from animal charcoal, which could contain pig fat. It is best to avoid due to this risk.
Scientific Name: Vegetable Carbon/Carbon Black
Status: Doubtful
Reason: This is made from plant material, but may sometimes come from animal charcoal, which could contain pig fat. It is best to avoid due to this risk.
E-code: E 161g
Scientific Name: Canthaxanthin (C.I. 40850
Status: Doubtful
Reason: It is obtained from certain mushrooms or produced synthetically during carotene (E160a) synthesis. Its halal status depends on the extraction and production methods.
Scientific Name: Canthaxanthin (C.I. 40850
Status: Doubtful
Reason: It is obtained from certain mushrooms or produced synthetically during carotene (E160a) synthesis. Its halal status depends on the extraction and production methods.
E-code: E 261
Scientific Name: Potassium Acetate
Status: Halal
Reason: It is a chemical compound used as a food preservative. It is synthetically produced from potassium salts and acetic acid, both of which are halal.
Scientific Name: Potassium Acetate
Status: Halal
Reason: It is a chemical compound used as a food preservative. It is synthetically produced from potassium salts and acetic acid, both of which are halal.
E-code: E 430
Scientific Name: Polyoxyethylene (8) Stearate
Status: Haram
Reason: It is a surfactant and emulsifier, often made from animal fats or non-halal sources, making it unsuitable for halal consumption.
Scientific Name: Polyoxyethylene (8) Stearate
Status: Haram
Reason: It is a surfactant and emulsifier, often made from animal fats or non-halal sources, making it unsuitable for halal consumption.
E-code: E 440a
Scientific Name: Pectin
Status: Halal
Reason: A natural thickening agent extracted from plant sources, primarily apple residues and orange pith, making it halal for consumption.
Scientific Name: Pectin
Status: Halal
Reason: A natural thickening agent extracted from plant sources, primarily apple residues and orange pith, making it halal for consumption.
E-code: E 440b
Scientific Name: Amidated Pectin
Status: Halal
Reason: Amidated pectin is produced by treating pectin (E440a) with ammonia. Since both pectin and ammonia are permissible substances, amidated pectin remains halal.
Scientific Name: Amidated Pectin
Status: Halal
Reason: Amidated pectin is produced by treating pectin (E440a) with ammonia. Since both pectin and ammonia are permissible substances, amidated pectin remains halal.
E-code: E 470
Scientific Name: Potassium, Sodium & Calcium Salts of Fatty Acids
Status: Doubtful
Reason: It is an emulsifier and stabilizer that can be sourced from both plant oils and animal fats. Since the origin of the fatty acids may vary, its halal status depends.
Scientific Name: Potassium, Sodium & Calcium Salts of Fatty Acids
Status: Doubtful
Reason: It is an emulsifier and stabilizer that can be sourced from both plant oils and animal fats. Since the origin of the fatty acids may vary, its halal status depends.
E-code: E 471
Scientific Name: Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids
Status: Doubtful
Reason: The halal status depends on the fat source. If from plant fats (e.g., soy), it is halal. If from pork or non-zabiha beef, it is haram.
Scientific Name: Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids
Status: Doubtful
Reason: The halal status depends on the fat source. If from plant fats (e.g., soy), it is halal. If from pork or non-zabiha beef, it is haram.
E-code: E 472
Scientific Name: Various Esters of Glycerol
Status: Doubtful
Reason: Halal if sourced from plant fats, haram if from pork or non-halal animal fats. Verification of the fat source is necessary.
Scientific Name: Various Esters of Glycerol
Status: Doubtful
Reason: Halal if sourced from plant fats, haram if from pork or non-halal animal fats. Verification of the fat source is necessary.
E-code: E 469
Scientific Name: Sodium Caseinate
Status: Halal
Reason: It is obtained from cow milk. As it is a natural protein source, it is halal, provided that no haram substances or processes are used during its production.
Scientific Name: Sodium Caseinate
Status: Halal
Reason: It is obtained from cow milk. As it is a natural protein source, it is halal, provided that no haram substances or processes are used during its production.
E-code: E 466
Scientific Name: Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC)
Status: Halal
Reason: It is a vegetable-based gum made from plant cellulose. It is halal, as it comes from plant sources and does not involve any haram ingredients or processes.
Scientific Name: Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC)
Status: Halal
Reason: It is a vegetable-based gum made from plant cellulose. It is halal, as it comes from plant sources and does not involve any haram ingredients or processes.
E-code: E 463
Scientific Name: Hydroxypropylcellulose
Status: Halal
Reason: Is a plant-based gum made from cellulose found in plants. It is halal since it comes entirely from plant material and does not involve any prohibited substances.
Scientific Name: Hydroxypropylcellulose
Status: Halal
Reason: Is a plant-based gum made from cellulose found in plants. It is halal since it comes entirely from plant material and does not involve any prohibited substances.
E-code: E 460
Scientific Name: Microcrystalline Cellulose/Powdered Cellulose
Status: Halal
Reason: Microcrystalline cellulose is made from the cellulose found in plant cell walls. It is halal as it comes from plant sources and does not involve any haram ingredients or processes.
Scientific Name: Microcrystalline Cellulose/Powdered Cellulose
Status: Halal
Reason: Microcrystalline cellulose is made from the cellulose found in plant cell walls. It is halal as it comes from plant sources and does not involve any haram ingredients or processes.
E-code: E 450
Scientific Name: Potassium Metaphosphates, Polyphosphates and Pyrophosphates
Status: Halal
Reason: These are mineral salts made from sodium, potassium, and phosphoric acid. They are halal because they are made from allowed mineral sources and do not contain any haram ingredients.
Scientific Name: Potassium Metaphosphates, Polyphosphates and Pyrophosphates
Status: Halal
Reason: These are mineral salts made from sodium, potassium, and phosphoric acid. They are halal because they are made from allowed mineral sources and do not contain any haram ingredients.
E-code: E 435
Scientific Name: Polyoxyethylene (20) Sorbitan Monostearate/Polysorbate 60/Tween 60
Status: Doubtful
Reason: This emulsifier is made from stearic acid, which can come from plants or animals. If it comes from animal fat (like pork or non-zabiha beef, it is considered haram.
Scientific Name: Polyoxyethylene (20) Sorbitan Monostearate/Polysorbate 60/Tween 60
Status: Doubtful
Reason: This emulsifier is made from stearic acid, which can come from plants or animals. If it comes from animal fat (like pork or non-zabiha beef, it is considered haram.
E-code: E 170
Scientific Name: Calcium Carbonate/Chalk (C.I. 77220)
Status: Doubtful
Reason: Halal if obtained from rock mineral and used as 100% dry powder or granular. It is mushbooh if used in liquid form, and the solvent must be halal.
Scientific Name: Calcium Carbonate/Chalk (C.I. 77220)
Status: Doubtful
Reason: Halal if obtained from rock mineral and used as 100% dry powder or granular. It is mushbooh if used in liquid form, and the solvent must be halal.
E-code: E 171
Scientific Name: Titanium Dioxide (C.I. 77891)
Status: Halal
Reason: It is a white colouring prepared from the naturally occurring mineral ilmenite. It is an inorganic chemical used in food products to provide white color and is halal.
Scientific Name: Titanium Dioxide (C.I. 77891)
Status: Halal
Reason: It is a white colouring prepared from the naturally occurring mineral ilmenite. It is an inorganic chemical used in food products to provide white color and is halal.
E-code: E 172
Scientific Name: Red: 77491/Iron Oxides/Black: 77499 (Yellow: C.I. 77492)
Status: Halal
Reason: Iron oxides are naturally occurring pigments used for coloring and are halal for consumption as they are inorganic compounds.
Scientific Name: Red: 77491/Iron Oxides/Black: 77499 (Yellow: C.I. 77492)
Status: Halal
Reason: Iron oxides are naturally occurring pigments used for coloring and are halal for consumption as they are inorganic compounds.
E-code: E 200
Scientific Name: Sorbic Acid
Status: Halal
Reason: This is a naturally occurring preservative found in some fruits. It can also be synthetically made from ketene without any concerns about its halal status.
Scientific Name: Sorbic Acid
Status: Halal
Reason: This is a naturally occurring preservative found in some fruits. It can also be synthetically made from ketene without any concerns about its halal status.
E-code: E 201
Scientific Name: Sodium Sorbate
Status: Halal
Reason: Sodium sorbate is created by neutralizing sorbic acid. As the process and sources involved do not raise halal concerns, it is deemed halal.
Scientific Name: Sodium Sorbate
Status: Halal
Reason: Sodium sorbate is created by neutralizing sorbic acid. As the process and sources involved do not raise halal concerns, it is deemed halal.
E-code: E 202
Scientific Name: Potassium Sorbate
Status: Halal
Reason: Made through the neutralization of sorbic acid (E200), potassium sorbate is safe and halal for use as a preservative in foods.
Scientific Name: Potassium Sorbate
Status: Halal
Reason: Made through the neutralization of sorbic acid (E200), potassium sorbate is safe and halal for use as a preservative in foods.
E-code: E 203
Scientific Name: Calcium Sorbate
Status: Halal
Reason: Produced by reacting E200 with calcium to form a preservative. The production does not involve any non-halal substances.
Scientific Name: Calcium Sorbate
Status: Halal
Reason: Produced by reacting E200 with calcium to form a preservative. The production does not involve any non-halal substances.
E-code: E 210
Scientific Name: Benzoic Acid
Status: Halal
Reason: his preservative occurs naturally in various berries and fruits. It can also be synthesized without any concerns about its halal status.
Scientific Name: Benzoic Acid
Status: Halal
Reason: his preservative occurs naturally in various berries and fruits. It can also be synthesized without any concerns about its halal status.
E-code: E 211
Scientific Name: Sodium Benzoate
Status: Halal
Reason: The sodium salt of benzoic acid (E210). It is halal as its preparation from benzoic acid raises no halal-related issues.
Scientific Name: Sodium Benzoate
Status: Halal
Reason: The sodium salt of benzoic acid (E210). It is halal as its preparation from benzoic acid raises no halal-related issues.
E-code: E 212
Scientific Name: Potassium Benzoate
Status: Halal
Reason: Formed by combining E210 with potassium. The process is halal as there are no forbidden elements involved.
Scientific Name: Potassium Benzoate
Status: Halal
Reason: Formed by combining E210 with potassium. The process is halal as there are no forbidden elements involved.
E-code: E 213
Scientific Name: Calcium Benzoate
Status: Halal
Reason: It is created by reacting benzoic acid (E210) with calcium, forming a salt used as a preservative. The production process uses only halal-compliant ingredients.
Scientific Name: Calcium Benzoate
Status: Halal
Reason: It is created by reacting benzoic acid (E210) with calcium, forming a salt used as a preservative. The production process uses only halal-compliant ingredients.
E-code: E 214
Scientific Name: Ethyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (Ethyl para-hydroxybenzoate)
Status: Doubtful
Reason: Made using benzoic acid (E210). Halal if used as a dry powder or granular; doubtful if alcohol is used as a solvent during production.
Scientific Name: Ethyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (Ethyl para-hydroxybenzoate)
Status: Doubtful
Reason: Made using benzoic acid (E210). Halal if used as a dry powder or granular; doubtful if alcohol is used as a solvent during production.
E-code: E 215
Scientific Name: Ethyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, Sodium Salt
Status: Halal
Reason: The production method follows halal guidelines and does not involve any prohibited substances, making it permissible for consumption.
Scientific Name: Ethyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, Sodium Salt
Status: Halal
Reason: The production method follows halal guidelines and does not involve any prohibited substances, making it permissible for consumption.
E-code: E 216
Scientific Name: Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Status: Doubtful
Reason: Although it is derived from E210, the production process may involve solvents such as alcohol, which can render it doubtful. If alcohol is used, it is considered non-halal.
Scientific Name: Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Status: Doubtful
Reason: Although it is derived from E210, the production process may involve solvents such as alcohol, which can render it doubtful. If alcohol is used, it is considered non-halal.
E-code: E 217
Scientific Name: Sodium Salt, Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Status: Halal
Reason: The production method make sure that only permissible substances are used and excludes any prohibited ingredients. It is produced using benzoic acid (E210) and sodium.
Scientific Name: Sodium Salt, Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Status: Halal
Reason: The production method make sure that only permissible substances are used and excludes any prohibited ingredients. It is produced using benzoic acid (E210) and sodium.
E-code: E 218
Scientific Name: Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Status: Halal
Reason: This preservative meets halal criteria, as it does not involve any haram or questionable components in its production, produced by combining benzoic acid (E210) and sodium.
Scientific Name: Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Status: Halal
Reason: This preservative meets halal criteria, as it does not involve any haram or questionable components in its production, produced by combining benzoic acid (E210) and sodium.
E-code: E 219
Scientific Name: Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, Sodium Salt
Status: Halal
Reason: Made from benzoic acid (E210), this preservative meets halal standards and is free of non-halal elements.
Scientific Name: Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, Sodium Salt
Status: Halal
Reason: Made from benzoic acid (E210), this preservative meets halal standards and is free of non-halal elements.
E-code: E 234
Scientific Name: Nisin
Status: Doubtful
Reason: Nisin is an antibacterial peptide produced by Lactococcus lactis through lactic acid fermentation. Its halal status may be uncertain due to the production process.
Scientific Name: Nisin
Status: Doubtful
Reason: Nisin is an antibacterial peptide produced by Lactococcus lactis through lactic acid fermentation. Its halal status may be uncertain due to the production process.
E-code: E 252
Scientific Name: Saltpetre/Potassium Nitrate
Status: Doubtful
Reason: This preservative is found naturally in minerals and can also be synthetically made from plant material or animal waste. The source of production affects its halal status, making it doubtful.
Scientific Name: Saltpetre/Potassium Nitrate
Status: Doubtful
Reason: This preservative is found naturally in minerals and can also be synthetically made from plant material or animal waste. The source of production affects its halal status, making it doubtful.
E-code: E 235
Scientific Name: Pimaricin/Natamycin
Status: Halal
Reason: Made through the fermentation of Streptomyces natalensis bacteria. The process does not involve any haram elements, so it is considered halal.
Scientific Name: Pimaricin/Natamycin
Status: Halal
Reason: Made through the fermentation of Streptomyces natalensis bacteria. The process does not involve any haram elements, so it is considered halal.
E-code: E 270
Scientific Name: Lactic Acid
Status: Doubtful
Reason: Made by fermenting carbohydrates like whey using bacteria. It is halal if sourced from non-dairy ingredients, but its status is uncertain if made from whey. In the USA, it is typically from non-dairy sources.
Scientific Name: Lactic Acid
Status: Doubtful
Reason: Made by fermenting carbohydrates like whey using bacteria. It is halal if sourced from non-dairy ingredients, but its status is uncertain if made from whey. In the USA, it is typically from non-dairy sources.
E-code: E 280
Scientific Name: Propionic Acid
Status: Doubtful
Reason: This preservative can come from sources like natural gas or be made through the fermentation of wood pulp using Propionibacteria. Its halal status depends on the method and source used in production.
Scientific Name: Propionic Acid
Status: Doubtful
Reason: This preservative can come from sources like natural gas or be made through the fermentation of wood pulp using Propionibacteria. Its halal status depends on the method and source used in production.
E-code: E 300
Scientific Name: Vitamin C/L-Ascorbic Acid
Status: Halal
Reason: Naturally present in fruits and vegetables, produced from glucose through a process involving sorbitol. The production methods are considered halal, making it permissible for consumption.
Scientific Name: Vitamin C/L-Ascorbic Acid
Status: Halal
Reason: Naturally present in fruits and vegetables, produced from glucose through a process involving sorbitol. The production methods are considered halal, making it permissible for consumption.
E-code: E 304
Scientific Name: Ascorbyl Palmitate
Status: Doubtful
Reason: It is made by combining ascorbic acid and palmitic acid. Halal if the palmitic acid comes from plant sources like soy fat. A Suitable for Vegetarian label suggests the palmitic acid is from vegetable fat, making it permissible.
Scientific Name: Ascorbyl Palmitate
Status: Doubtful
Reason: It is made by combining ascorbic acid and palmitic acid. Halal if the palmitic acid comes from plant sources like soy fat. A Suitable for Vegetarian label suggests the palmitic acid is from vegetable fat, making it permissible.
E-code: E 301
Scientific Name: Sodium Ascorbate
Status: Halal
Reason: This synthetic form of sodium salt comes from ascorbic acid (Vitamin C). It is halal as it does not involve haram ingredients during production.
Scientific Name: Sodium Ascorbate
Status: Halal
Reason: This synthetic form of sodium salt comes from ascorbic acid (Vitamin C). It is halal as it does not involve haram ingredients during production.
E-code: E 302
Scientific Name: Calcium Ascorbate
Status: Halal
Reason: Made by combining calcium with ascorbic acid (Vitamin C). This form is halal as it uses permissible ingredients without any haram components.
Scientific Name: Calcium Ascorbate
Status: Halal
Reason: Made by combining calcium with ascorbic acid (Vitamin C). This form is halal as it uses permissible ingredients without any haram components.
E-code: E 303
Scientific Name: Potassium Ascorbate
Status: Halal
Reason: This is the potassium salt of ascorbic acid (Vitamin C), created through synthetic processes. It is considered halal because it does not involve any haram ingredients in its production.
Scientific Name: Potassium Ascorbate
Status: Halal
Reason: This is the potassium salt of ascorbic acid (Vitamin C), created through synthetic processes. It is considered halal because it does not involve any haram ingredients in its production.
E-code: E 317
Scientific Name: Iso-ascorbic Acid/Erythorbic Acid
Status: Doubtful
Reason: Erythorbic acid is made through the fermentation of sucrose using Penicillium, raising questions about the source of ingredients and processes, making it Mushbooh.
Scientific Name: Iso-ascorbic Acid/Erythorbic Acid
Status: Doubtful
Reason: Erythorbic acid is made through the fermentation of sucrose using Penicillium, raising questions about the source of ingredients and processes, making it Mushbooh.
E-code: E 318
Scientific Name: Sodium Iso-Ascorbate/Erythorbate
Status: Doubtful
Reason: Sodium erythorbate is the sodium salt of E317 and may involve fermentation methods with uncertain sources, making it potentially doubtful.
Scientific Name: Sodium Iso-Ascorbate/Erythorbate
Status: Doubtful
Reason: Sodium erythorbate is the sodium salt of E317 and may involve fermentation methods with uncertain sources, making it potentially doubtful.
E-code: E 319
Scientific Name: TBHQ/Tert-butylhydroquinone
Status: Doubtful
Reason: TBHQ, an antioxidant from petroleum, is halal when used in its pure form or with a vegetable oil carrier. It becomes questionable if mixed with animal fat, especially pork fat.
Scientific Name: TBHQ/Tert-butylhydroquinone
Status: Doubtful
Reason: TBHQ, an antioxidant from petroleum, is halal when used in its pure form or with a vegetable oil carrier. It becomes questionable if mixed with animal fat, especially pork fat.
E-code: E 320
Scientific Name: Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA)
Status: Doubtful
Reason: It is halal if a vegetable oil carrier is used. However, it may be non-halal if mixed with animal fat. The Suitable for Vegetarian label typically indicates the use of a vegetable oil carrier.
Scientific Name: Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA)
Status: Doubtful
Reason: It is halal if a vegetable oil carrier is used. However, it may be non-halal if mixed with animal fat. The Suitable for Vegetarian label typically indicates the use of a vegetable oil carrier.
E-code: E 338
Scientific Name: Orthophosphoric Acid/Phosphoric Acid
Status: Halal
Reason: Made from phosphate ore, this acid is considered halal as its production involves no non-halal substances. It is commonly used in foods and beverages without any religious concerns.
Scientific Name: Orthophosphoric Acid/Phosphoric Acid
Status: Halal
Reason: Made from phosphate ore, this acid is considered halal as its production involves no non-halal substances. It is commonly used in foods and beverages without any religious concerns.
E-code: E 339
Scientific Name: Sodium Phosphates
Status: Halal
Reason: This is a sodium salt of phosphoric acid, made with halal-compliant materials. It aligns with halal dietary practices and is used in various food products.
Scientific Name: Sodium Phosphates
Status: Halal
Reason: This is a sodium salt of phosphoric acid, made with halal-compliant materials. It aligns with halal dietary practices and is used in various food products.
E-code: E 340
Scientific Name: Potassium Phosphates
Status: Halal
Reason: A potassium salt of phosphoric acid, created without using any non-halal components, aligns with a halal diet.
Scientific Name: Potassium Phosphates
Status: Halal
Reason: A potassium salt of phosphoric acid, created without using any non-halal components, aligns with a halal diet.
E-code: E 920
Scientific Name: L-Cysteine Hydrochloride
Status: Haram
Reason: Used as a flour treatment agent, is obtained from sources such as animal hair. Due to its animal origin and the potential involvement of non-halal processes, it is haram.
Scientific Name: L-Cysteine Hydrochloride
Status: Haram
Reason: Used as a flour treatment agent, is obtained from sources such as animal hair. Due to its animal origin and the potential involvement of non-halal processes, it is haram.
E-code: E 924
Scientific Name: Potassium Bromate
Status: Halal
Reason: Potassium bromate is used as a flour treatment agent and is produced through synthetic processes. This method aligns with the halal diet, making it permissible for consumption.
Scientific Name: Potassium Bromate
Status: Halal
Reason: Potassium bromate is used as a flour treatment agent and is produced through synthetic processes. This method aligns with the halal diet, making it permissible for consumption.
E-code: E 925
Scientific Name: Chlorine
Status: Halal
Reason: E 925 serves as a preservative and bleaching agent. It is produced through electrolysis, a process that follows halal standards, confirming it is suitable to use.
Scientific Name: Chlorine
Status: Halal
Reason: E 925 serves as a preservative and bleaching agent. It is produced through electrolysis, a process that follows halal standards, confirming it is suitable to use.
E-code: E 926
Scientific Name: Chlorine dioxide
Status: Halal
Reason: It is used as a bleaching and improving agent and is synthetically produced. Its preparation process meets halal requirements, confirming its permissibility.
Scientific Name: Chlorine dioxide
Status: Halal
Reason: It is used as a bleaching and improving agent and is synthetically produced. Its preparation process meets halal requirements, confirming its permissibility.
E-code: E 927
Scientific Name: Azoformamide/Azodicarbonamide
Status: Halal
Reason: This acts as an improving agent in food and is produced synthetically. This method ensures that it adheres to halal dietary guidelines and is safe for consumption.
Scientific Name: Azoformamide/Azodicarbonamide
Status: Halal
Reason: This acts as an improving agent in food and is produced synthetically. This method ensures that it adheres to halal dietary guidelines and is safe for consumption.
E-code: E 928
Scientific Name: Dibenzoyl Peroxide/Benzoyl Peroxide
Status: Halal
Reason: A commonly used bleaching agent, is prepared synthetically. Its production follows halal practices, making it acceptable under halal dietary rules.
Scientific Name: Dibenzoyl Peroxide/Benzoyl Peroxide
Status: Halal
Reason: A commonly used bleaching agent, is prepared synthetically. Its production follows halal practices, making it acceptable under halal dietary rules.
E-code: E 999
Scientific Name: Quillaia Extract
Status: Haram
Reason: Extracted from the bark of the soap tree, but the use of alcohol in the extraction process makes it haram and not permissible according to halal diet.
Scientific Name: Quillaia Extract
Status: Haram
Reason: Extracted from the bark of the soap tree, but the use of alcohol in the extraction process makes it haram and not permissible according to halal diet.
E-code: E 354
Scientific Name: Calcium Tartrate
Status: Haram
Reason: This is often made as a by-product of winemaking, which makes it haram. It is made from unfermented crushed grapes in the USA and Canada, but its connection to wine still makes it forbidden.
Scientific Name: Calcium Tartrate
Status: Haram
Reason: This is often made as a by-product of winemaking, which makes it haram. It is made from unfermented crushed grapes in the USA and Canada, but its connection to wine still makes it forbidden.
E-code: E 363
Scientific Name: Succinic Acid
Status: Halal
Reason: Succinic acid is a naturally occurring compound widely used in food and beverages. It is considered halal as its production does not involve any non-halal substances or processes.
Scientific Name: Succinic Acid
Status: Halal
Reason: Succinic acid is a naturally occurring compound widely used in food and beverages. It is considered halal as its production does not involve any non-halal substances or processes.
E-code: E 365
Scientific Name: Sodium Fumarate
Status: Doubtful
Reason: It is the sodium salt of fumaric acid, commonly used as a food acid. Its halal status depends on the source of fumaric acid and its production process, which may involve questionable ingredients or methods.
Scientific Name: Sodium Fumarate
Status: Doubtful
Reason: It is the sodium salt of fumaric acid, commonly used as a food acid. Its halal status depends on the source of fumaric acid and its production process, which may involve questionable ingredients or methods.
E-code: E 366
Scientific Name: Potassium Fumarate
Status: Doubtful
Reason: Potassium fumarate is obtained from fumaric acid, and its halal status depends on the origin of the fumaric acid. It requires verification to make sure no non-halal elements are involved in its manufacturing.
Scientific Name: Potassium Fumarate
Status: Doubtful
Reason: Potassium fumarate is obtained from fumaric acid, and its halal status depends on the origin of the fumaric acid. It requires verification to make sure no non-halal elements are involved in its manufacturing.
E-code: E 367
Scientific Name: Calcium Fumarate
Status: Doubtful
Reason: It is a calcium salt of fumaric acid. Its halal status is uncertain and depends on the production process, which should be reviewed for compliance with halal standards.
Scientific Name: Calcium Fumarate
Status: Doubtful
Reason: It is a calcium salt of fumaric acid. Its halal status is uncertain and depends on the production process, which should be reviewed for compliance with halal standards.
E-code: E 297
Scientific Name: Fumaric Acid
Status: Doubtful
Reason: Fumaric acid is a food acid obtained through glucose fermentation, often using fungi like Rhizopus nigricans. Its halal status depends on the source of glucose and the fermentation process.
Scientific Name: Fumaric Acid
Status: Doubtful
Reason: Fumaric acid is a food acid obtained through glucose fermentation, often using fungi like Rhizopus nigricans. Its halal status depends on the source of glucose and the fermentation process.
E-code: E 122
Scientific Name: Carmoisine/Azorubine (C.I. 14720)
Status: Halal
Reason: This red coloring is made using chemicals and does not contain any non-halal ingredients. It follows halal food rules, so it is safe to use in food and drinks.
Scientific Name: Carmoisine/Azorubine (C.I. 14720)
Status: Halal
Reason: This red coloring is made using chemicals and does not contain any non-halal ingredients. It follows halal food rules, so it is safe to use in food and drinks.
E-code: E 123
Scientific Name: Amaranth/FD&C Red 2 (C.I. 16185)
Status: Halal
Reason: Amaranth is a synthetic purplish-red colorant produced without the use of haram ingredients. Its production aligns with halal standards, confirming it is suitable for various applications.
Scientific Name: Amaranth/FD&C Red 2 (C.I. 16185)
Status: Halal
Reason: Amaranth is a synthetic purplish-red colorant produced without the use of haram ingredients. Its production aligns with halal standards, confirming it is suitable for various applications.
E-code: E 124
Scientific Name: Cochineal Red A/Ponceau 4R (C.I. 16255)
Status: Halal
Reason: Cochineal Red A is a synthetic red dye manufactured using halal-compliant methods. Its production does not involve haram components, making it safe to consume.
Scientific Name: Cochineal Red A/Ponceau 4R (C.I. 16255)
Status: Halal
Reason: Cochineal Red A is a synthetic red dye manufactured using halal-compliant methods. Its production does not involve haram components, making it safe to consume.
E-code: E 127
Scientific Name: Erythrosine/FD&C Red 3 (C.I. 45430)
Status: Halal
Reason: It is a synthetic cherry pink to red coloring, created without using any non-halal substances. Its manufacturing process follows halal standards, verifying it is permissible for use in food and drink.
Scientific Name: Erythrosine/FD&C Red 3 (C.I. 45430)
Status: Halal
Reason: It is a synthetic cherry pink to red coloring, created without using any non-halal substances. Its manufacturing process follows halal standards, verifying it is permissible for use in food and drink.
E-code: E 128
Scientific Name: Red 2G (C.I. 18050)
Status: Halal
Reason: This is a synthetic red dye produced through methods that comply with halal requirements. It does not contain haram ingredients, making it acceptable for consumption in halal-certified products.
Scientific Name: Red 2G (C.I. 18050)
Status: Halal
Reason: This is a synthetic red dye produced through methods that comply with halal requirements. It does not contain haram ingredients, making it acceptable for consumption in halal-certified products.
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