Miscellaneous additive
Is Citric Acid halal?
Citric Acid: Halal. Used as pH adjuster, preservative, and chelating agent. Fermentation-derived from plant sugars.
Citric Acid: Halal. Used as pH adjuster, preservative, and chelating agent. Fermentation-derived from plant sugars.
What the sources say
Halal. Used as pH adjuster, preservative, and chelating agent. Fermentation-derived from plant sugars.
Quick facts
| Name | Citric Acid |
|---|---|
| Also on labels as | 2-hydroxypropane-1, 3-tricarboxylic acid |
| Additive class | Miscellaneous additive |
| Classification | Verified halal |
| Last verified | 2026-08-21 |
Common questions
Is Citric Acid halal?
Citric Acid is classified as Verified halal. Citric Acid: Halal. Used as pH adjuster, preservative, and chelating agent. Fermentation-derived from plant sugars.
Is Citric Acid halal or haram?
On the evidence cited on this page, Citric Acid is verified halal. Permissible — origin and process documented Every position is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a link, so you can verify it directly.
What else is Citric Acid called on ingredient labels?
It can appear as: 2-hydroxypropane-1, 3-tricarboxylic acid.
Where does this page's information come from?
Every position on this page is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a direct link, listed under 'What the sources say'. Muttoo aggregates and cites; it does not issue rulings.
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