Every E-number, with its source

365 additives. Each row links to a page showing who classified it and on what conditions. "Source-dependent" means the label alone cannot settle it — the source material decides.

Colour 51

CodeNameStatusCondition
E100 Curcumin (turmeric) Source-dependent Pure turmeric powder is plant material and halal. Liquid curcumin preparations depend on the solvent, and dry …
E101 Riboflavin (vitamin B2) Source-dependent Synthetic and plant-fermented riboflavin is halal; the doubtful cases are animal-tissue extraction (pork liver…
E102 E102 Tartrazine Source-dependent Halal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal
E103 Chrysoine Resocinol Source-dependent Source-dependent. May be derived from halal (plant/synthetic) or haram (animal) sources. Verify with the manuf…
E104 E104 Quinoline Yellow Source-dependent Halal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, the solvent other than water has to be Hala…
E105 Fast Yellow AB Source-dependent Source-dependent. May be derived from halal (plant/synthetic) or haram (animal) sources. Verify with the manuf…
E107 E107 Yellow 2G Source-dependent Halal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal
E110 E110 Sunset Yellow FCF Source-dependent Halal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal
E120 Carmine (cochineal) Disputed Majority position: haram, because the source is an insect. A minority Maliki view and some Hanafi scholars per…
E122 E122 Carmoisine Source-dependent Halal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal
E123 E123 Amaranth Source-dependent Halal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal
E124 E124 Ponceau 4R Source-dependent Halal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal
E127 E127 Erythrosine BS Source-dependent Halal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal
E128 E128 Red 2G Source-dependent Halal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal
E129 Allura Red AC/Food Red 17/FD&C Red 40 (C.I. 16035) Halal Yes — E129 (Allura Red / FD&C Red 40) is generally considered halal.
E131 E131 Patent Blue V Source-dependent Halal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal
E132 E132 Indigo Carmine Source-dependent Halal if use as is as a 100% synthetic color but if pork glycerin is added as a solvent then it is Haraam
E133 E133 Brilliant Blue FCF Source-dependent Halal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal
E140 E140 Chlorophyll Source-dependent Halal if use 100% powder or Halal if water or vegetable oil was used as a solvent
E141 E141 Copper Complex of Chlorophyll Source-dependent Halal if use 100% powder or Halal if water or vegetable oil was used as a solvent
E142 E142 Green S Source-dependent Halal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal
E150 Caramel colour Halal Produced by heating sugars. Listed halal by the certifier references checked; no animal or alcohol involvement…
E150(A-D) E150(A-D) Caramel Halal Halal
E151 E151 Black PN Source-dependent Halal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal
E153 E153 Carbon Black Source-dependent Halal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal
E154 E154 Brown FK Source-dependent Halal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal
E155 E155 Brown HT Source-dependent Halal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal
E160A E160A Alpha, Beta, Gamma Source-dependent Halal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal
E160B E160B Annatto, Bixin, Norbixin Halal Halal
E160C E160C Capsanthin Source-dependent Halal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal
E160D E160D Lycopene Source-dependent Halal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal
E160E E160E Beta-apo-8-carotenal Source-dependent Halal if used as 100% dry powder or granular or Halal if vegetable oil is used as a solvent in liquid form as …
E160F E160F Ethyl ester of Beta-apo- 8-cartonoic acid Source-dependent Halal if used as 100% dry powder or granular or Halal if vegetable oil is used as a solvent in liquid form as …
E161A E161A Flavoxanthin Source-dependent Halal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal
E161B E161B Lutein Source-dependent Halal if used as 100% dry powder or granular. Haraam if pork gelatin or pork glycerin is added in dry or liqui…
E161C E161C Cryptoxanthin Source-dependent Halal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal
E161D E161D Rubixanthin Source-dependent Halal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal
E161E E161E Violaxanthin Source-dependent Halal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal
E161F E161F Rhodoxanthin Source-dependent Halal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal
E161G E161G Canthaxanthin Source-dependent Halal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal
E162 E162 Beetroot Red Source-dependent Halal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal
E163 E163 Anthocyanins Source-dependent Halal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal
E170 E170 Calcium Carbonate (Chalk) Source-dependent Halal if obtained from rock mineral and used as 100% dry powder or granular. Mushbooh if used as liquid, solve…
E171 E171 Titanium Dioxide Halal Halal
E172 E172 Iron Oxides and Hydroxides Halal Halal
E173 E173 Aluminium Halal Halal
E174 E174 Silver Halal Halal
E175 E175 Gold Halal Halal
E180 E180 Pigment Rubine Source-dependent Halal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal
E519 Cupric Sulphate/Copper Sulphate Halal Yes — E519 (Cupric Sulphate / Copper Sulphate) is generally considered halal.
E579 Ferrous Gluconate Halal Yes — E579 (Ferrous Gluconate) is generally considered halal.

Preservative 51

CodeNameStatusCondition
E200 E200 Sorbic Acid Halal Halal
E201 E201 Soduim Sorbate Halal Halal
E202 E202 Potassium Sorbate Halal Halal
E203 E203 Calcium Sorbate Halal Halal
E210 E210 Benzoic Acid Halal Halal
E211 E211 Sodium Benzoate Halal Halal
E212 E212 Potassium Benzoate Halal Halal
E213 E213 Calcium Benzoate Source-dependent Halal, if calcium obtained from mineral, Mushbooh if it is obtained from bones.
E214 E214 Ethyl 4-hydroxybenzoate Source-dependent Halal, if used as 100% dry powder or granular. Haraam if alcohol is used as a solvent
E215 E215 Ethyl 4- hydroxybenzoate, Sodium Salt Source-dependent Halal, if used as 100% dry powder or granular. Haraam if alcohol is used as a solvent
E216 E216 Propyl 4- hydroxybenzoate Source-dependent Halal, if used as 100% dry powder or granular. Haraam if alcohol is used as a solvent
E217 E217 Propyl 4- hydroxybenzoate, Sodium Salt Source-dependent Halal, if used as 100% dry powder or granular. Haraam if alcohol is used as a solvent
E218 E218 Methyl 4- hydroxybenzoate Source-dependent Halal, if used as 100% dry powder or granular. Haraam if alcohol is used as a solvent
E219 E219 Methyl 4- hydroxybenzoate, Sodium Salt Source-dependent Halal, if used as 100% dry powder or granular. Haraam if alcohol is used as a solvent
E220 E220 Sulphur Dioxide Halal Halal
E221 E221 Sodium Sulphite Halal Halal
E222 E222 Sodium Hydrogen Sulphite Halal Halal
E223 E223 Sodium Metabisulphite Halal Halal
E224 E224 Potassium Metabisulphite Halal Halal
E225 Potassium Sulphite Halal Yes — E225 (Potassium Sulphite) is generally considered halal.
E226 E226 Calcium Sulphite Halal Halal
E227 E227 Calcium Hydrogen Sulphite Source-dependent Halal, if calcium is obtained from mineral or chemicals. Mushbooh if it is obtained from bones.
E228 Potassium Hydrogen sulphite Halal Generally accepted as halal. Typically derived from plant or synthetic sources with no prohibited ingredients.
E230 E230 Biphenyl Source-dependent Halal, if no alcohol is used as a solvent
E231 E231 2-Hydroxybiphenyl Source-dependent Halal, if no alcohol is used as a solvent
E232 E232 Sodium Biphenyl-2-yl Oxide Source-dependent Halal, if no alcohol is used as a solvent
E233 E233 2-(Thiazol-4-yl) Benzimidazole Source-dependent Halal, if no alcohol is used as a solvent
E234 E234 Nisin Halal Halal
E235 Natamycin/Pimaricin Source-dependent E235 (Natamycin / Pimaricin) has a doubtful status — its source can vary, so verify before consuming.
E236 Formic Acid Halal Yes — E236 (Formic Acid) is generally considered halal.
E238 Calcium Formate Halal Yes — E238 (Calcium Formate) is generally considered halal.
E239 E239 Hexamine Halal Halal
E242 Dimethyl dicarbonate Halal Generally accepted as halal. Typically derived from plant or synthetic sources with no prohibited ingredients.
E249 E249 Potassium Nitrate Halal Halal
E250 E250 Sodium Nitrite Halal Halal
E251 E251 Sodium Nitrate Halal Halal
E252 E252 Potassium Nitrate(Saltpetre) Halal Halal
E260 E260 Acetic Acid Halal Halal
E261 E261 Potassium Acetate Halal Halal
E262 E262 Potassium Hydrogen Diacetate Halal Halal
E263 E263 Calcium Acetate Halal Halal
E270 E270 Lactic Acid Source-dependent Halal if obtained other than whey. In USA it is always from non dairy source.
E280 E280 Propionic Acid Halal Halal
E281 E281 Sodium Propionate Halal Halal
E282 E282 Calcium Propionate Source-dependent Mushbooh if it obtained from bones
E283 E283 Potassium Propionate Halal Halal
E284 Boric acid Halal Generally accepted as halal. Typically derived from plant or synthetic sources with no prohibited ingredients.
E285 Sodium tetraborate; Borax Halal Generally accepted as halal. Typically derived from plant or synthetic sources with no prohibited ingredients.
E290 E290 Carbon Dioxide Halal Halal
E296 E296 Malic Acid Halal Halal
E297 E297 Fumaric Acid Halal Halal

Antioxidant / acidity regulator 57

CodeNameStatusCondition
E264 Ammonium Acetate Halal Yes — E264 (Ammonium Acetate) is generally considered halal.
E300 E300 L-Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) Halal Halal
E301 E301 Sodium-L-Ascorbate Halal Halal
E302 E302 Calcium-L-Ascorbate Source-dependent Halal, if the calcium source is from mineral, Mushbooh if it is from bones
E303 Potassium Ascorbate Halal Yes — E303 (Potassium Ascorbate) is generally considered halal.
E304 E304 Ascorbyl Palmitate Source-dependent Halal if saturated fatty acid Palmitic acid is obtained from plant. Haraam if palmitic acid is obtained from p…
E306 E306 Natural Extracts rich in Tocopherols Source-dependent Halal If Tocopherol is obtained from plant fat. Haraam if Tocopherol is obtained from pork fat
E307 E307 Synthetic Alpha- Tocopherol Source-dependent Halal only if it is made with all Halal synthetic material without alcoholic fermentation synthetic method
E308 E308 Synthetic Gamma- Tocopherol Source-dependent Halal only if it is made with all Halal synthetic material without alcoholic fermentation synthetic method
E309 E309 Synthetic Delta- Tocopherol Source-dependent Halal only if it is made with all Halal synthetic material without alcoholic fermentation synthetic method
E310 E310 Propyl Gallate Halal Halal
E311 E311 Octyl Gallate Source-dependent Halal if obtained from nutgalls or plant secretion
E312 E312 Dodecyl Gallate Source-dependent Halal if obtained from nutgalls or plant secretion. Haraam if alcohol was used as solvent
E315 Erythorbic acid Halal Generally accepted as halal. Typically derived from plant or synthetic sources with no prohibited ingredients.
E316 Sodium erythorbate Halal Generally accepted as halal. Typically derived from plant or synthetic sources with no prohibited ingredients.
E317 Erythorbic Acid/Iso-ascorbic Acid Source-dependent E317 (Erythorbic Acid / Iso-ascorbic Acid) has a doubtful status — its source can vary, so verify before consu…
E318 Sodium Erythorbate/Sodium Iso-Ascorbate Source-dependent E318 (Sodium Erythorbate / Sodium Iso-Ascorbate) has a doubtful status — its source can vary, so verify before…
E319 tert-Butylhydroquinone/TBHQ Source-dependent E319 (tert-Butylhydroquinone / TBHQ) has a doubtful status — its source can vary, so verify before consuming.
E320 E320 Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA) Source-dependent Halal if only vegetable oil is used as a carrier. Haraam if the carrier is from pork fat. It is not available …
E321 E321 Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT) Source-dependent Halal if only vegetable oil is used as a carrier. Haraam if the carrier is from pork fat. It is not available …
E325 E325 Sodium Lactate Source-dependent Halal if the lactic acid from non dairy source
E326 E326 Potassium Lactate Source-dependent Halal if the lactic acid from non dairy source
E327 E327 Calcium Lactate Source-dependent Halal if the lactic acid from non dairy source and calcium from mineral
E328 Ammonium Lactate Source-dependent E328 (Ammonium Lactate) has a doubtful status — its source can vary, so verify before consuming.
E329 Magnesium Lactate Source-dependent E329 (Magnesium Lactate) has a doubtful status — its source can vary, so verify before consuming.
E330 E330 Citric Acid Halal Halal
E331 E331 Sodium Citrates Halal Halal
E332 E332 Potassium Citrates Halal Halal Salts
E333 E333 Calcium Citrates Source-dependent Halal if calcium source is not from bones
E334 E334 Tartaric Acid Source-dependent Halal, if it is not obtained from wine by- product, in USA it is Halal because it is obtained from un-fermente…
E335 E335 Sodium Tartrates Source-dependent Halal, if it is not obtained from wine by- product, in USA it is Halal because it is obtained from un-fermente…
E336 E336 Potassium Tartrates (Cream of Tartar) Source-dependent Halal, if it is not obtained from wine by- product, in USA it is Halal because it is obtained from un-fermente…
E337 E337 Potassium Sodium Tartrates Source-dependent Halal, if it is not obtained from wine by- product, in USA it is Halal because it is obtained from un-fermente…
E338 E338 Orthophosphoric Acid Halal Halal
E339 E339 Sodium Phosphates Halal Halal
E340 E340 Potassium Phosphates Halal Halal
E341 E341 Calcium Phosphates Source-dependent Halal if calcium from mineral source
E342 Ammonium Phosphates Halal Generally accepted as halal. Typically derived from plant or synthetic sources with no prohibited ingredients.
E343 Magnesium Phosphates Halal Yes — E343 (Magnesium Phosphates) is generally considered halal.
E350 E350 Sodium Malate Halal Halal
E351 E351 Potassium Malate Halal Halal
E352 E352 Calcium Malate Halal Halal
E353 E353 Metataric Acid Halal Halal
E354 Calcium Tartrate Source-dependent Source-dependent. Tartaric acid / tartrate can be a wine-making by-product in some countries, but in the US an…
E355 E355 Adipic Acid Halal Halal
E356 Sodium adipate Source-dependent Source-dependent. May be derived from halal (plant/synthetic) or haram (animal) sources. Verify with the manuf…
E357 Potassium Adipate Halal Yes — E357 (Potassium Adipate) is generally considered halal.
E363 E363 Succinic Acid Halal Halal
E365 Sodium Fumarate Source-dependent E365 (Sodium Fumarate) has a doubtful status — its source can vary, so verify before consuming.
E367 Calcium Fumarate Source-dependent E367 (Calcium Fumarate) has a doubtful status — its source can vary, so verify before consuming.
E370 E370 1,4-Heptonolactane Halal Halal
E375 E375 Nicotinic Acid Halal Halal
E380 E380 Triammonium Citrate Halal Halal
E381 E381 Ammonium Ferric Citrate Halal Halal
E384 Isopropyl Citrates Halal INS 384 (Isopropyl Citrates) is Halal. It is synthetically produced from plant-derived citric acid with no ani…
E385 E385 Calcium Disodium EDTA Halal Halal
E392 Rosemary extract Halal Rosemary extract (E392): Plant-derived (rosemary). The additive itself needs no special certification. Keep in…

Emulsifier, thickener or gelling agent 79

CodeNameStatusCondition
E1400 Dextrin Halal Yes — E1400 (Dextrin) is generally considered halal.
E1403 Bleached Starch Halal Yes — E1403 (Bleached Starch) is generally considered halal.
E1404 Oxidised Starch Halal Yes — E1404 (Oxidised Starch) is generally considered halal.
E1405 Enzyme-treated Starch Source-dependent E1405 (Enzyme-treated Starch) has a doubtful status — its source can vary, so verify before consuming.
E1410 Monostarch Phosphate Halal Yes — E1410 (Monostarch Phosphate) is generally considered halal.
E1412 Distarch Phosphate Halal Yes — E1412 (Distarch Phosphate) is generally considered halal.
E1413 Phosphated Distarch Phosphate Halal Yes — E1413 (Phosphated Distarch Phosphate) is generally considered halal.
E1414 Acetylated Distarch Phosphate Halal Yes — E1414 (Acetylated Distarch Phosphate) is generally considered halal.
E1440 Hydroxypropyl Starch Halal Yes — E1440 (Hydroxypropyl Starch) is generally considered halal.
E1442 Hydroxypropyl Distarch Phosphate Halal Yes — E1442 (Hydroxypropyl Distarch Phosphate) is generally considered halal.
E1450 Starch, Sodium Octenylsuccinate Halal Yes — E1450 (Starch, Sodium Octenylsuccinate) is generally considered halal.
E322 Lecithin Source-dependent Almost always soy or sunflower and halal. Egg lecithin is accepted by most certifiers. The rare animal-derived…
E400 E400 Alginic Acid Halal Halal
E401 E401 Sodium Alginate Halal Halal
E402 E402 Potassium Alginate Halal Halal
E403 E403 Ammonium Alginate Halal Halal
E404 E404 Calcium Alginate Source-dependent Halal if calcium source is from mineral
E405 E405 Propane-1,2-Diol Alginate Halal Halal
E406 E406 Agar Halal Halal
E407 E407 Carrageenan Halal Halal
E410 E410 Locust Bean Gum (Carob Gum) Halal Halal
E412 E412 Guar Gum Halal Halal
E413 E413 Tragacanth Halal Halal.
E414 E414 Gum Acacia (Gum Arabic) Halal Halal
E415 E415 Xanthan Gum Halal Halal
E416 E416 Karaya Gum Halal Halal
E417 Tara Gum Halal Generally accepted as halal. Typically derived from plant or synthetic sources with no prohibited ingredients.
E418 Gellan Gum Halal Generally accepted as halal. Typically derived from plant or synthetic sources with no prohibited ingredients.
E420 E420 Sorbitol Halal Halal
E421 E421 Mannitol Halal Halal
E422 Glycerin (glycerol) Source-dependent Plant-derived and synthetic glycerin are halal and accepted by JAKIM, BPJPH, MUIS and GCC certifiers. Pork-der…
E425 Konjac Halal Generally accepted as halal. Typically derived from plant or synthetic sources with no prohibited ingredients.
E430 E430 Polyoxyethane (8) Stearate Source-dependent Halal if it is 100% from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat
E431 E431 Polyoxyethane (40) Stearate Source-dependent Halal if it is 100% from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat
E432 E432 Polyoxyethane (20) Sorbitan Source-dependent Halal if it is 100% from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat
E433 E433 Polyoxyethane (20) Sorbitan Mono-oleate Source-dependent Halal if it is 100% from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat
E434 E434 Polyoxyethane (20) Sorbitan Monopalmitate Source-dependent Halal if it is 100% from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat
E435 E435 Polyoxyethane (20) Sorbitan Monostearate Source-dependent Halal if it is 100% from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat
E436 E436 Polyoxyethane (20) Sorbitan Tristearate Source-dependent Halal if it is 100% from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat
E440A E440A Pectin Halal Halal
E440B E440B Amidated Pectin Halal Halal E450a,b,c Sodium and Potassium Phosphates and Polyphosphates Miscellaneous Halal
E441 Gelatin Source-dependent Porcine gelatin is haram across all four Sunni schools. Fish gelatin and zabiha-slaughtered bovine or sheep ge…
E442 Ammonium Phosphatides/Emulsifier YN Halal Yes — E442 (Ammonium Phosphatides / Emulsifier YN) is generally considered halal.
E444 Sucrose accetate isobutyrate Halal Generally accepted as halal. Typically derived from plant or synthetic sources with no prohibited ingredients.
E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosin Halal Generally accepted as halal. Typically derived from plant or synthetic sources with no prohibited ingredients.
E450A Sodium and Potassium Phosphates and Polyphosphates Source-dependent Sodium and Potassium Phosphates and Polyphosphates (INS 450a) is classified Mushbooh (Questionable).
E451 Triphosphates Source-dependent Source-dependent. May be derived from halal (plant/synthetic) or haram (animal) sources. Verify with the manuf…
E452 Polyphosphate Source-dependent Source-dependent. May be derived from halal (plant/synthetic) or haram (animal) sources. Verify with the manuf…
E459 Beta-Cyclodextrin Halal Generally accepted as halal. Typically derived from plant or synthetic sources with no prohibited ingredients.
E460 E460 Microcrystalline Halal Halal derivatives
E461 E461 Methylcellulose Halal Halal
E463 E463 Hydroxypropylcellulose Halal Halal
E464 E464 Hydroxypropyl- Methylcellulose Halal Halal
E465 E465 Ethylmethylcellulose Halal Halal
E466 E466 Carboxymethylcellulose, Sodium Salt Halal Halal
E467 Sodium Carboxy methyl cellulose Halal Generally accepted as halal. Typically derived from plant or synthetic sources with no prohibited ingredients.
E468 Cross Linked Carboxy methyl cellulose Halal Generally accepted as halal. Typically derived from plant or synthetic sources with no prohibited ingredients.
E469 Sodium Caseinate Halal Yes — E469 (Sodium Caseinate) is generally considered halal.
E470 E470 Sodium, Potassium and Calcium Salts of Fatty Acids Source-dependent Mushbooh, Halal if it is from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat
E471 Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids Source-dependent Halal when made from plant oil; haram when made from pork fat or non-zabiha animal fat. The label never says w…
E472 E472 Various Esters of Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids Source-dependent Mushbooh, Halal if it is from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat
E473 E473 Sucrose Esters of Fatty Acids Source-dependent Mushbooh, Halal if it is from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat
E474 E474 Sucroglycerides Source-dependent Mushbooh, Halal if it is from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat
E475 E475 Polyglycerol Esters of Fatty Acids Source-dependent Mushbooh, Halal if it is from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat
E476 E476 Polyglycerol Esters of Polycondensed Esters of Caster Oil Source-dependent Halal if it is 100% from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat
E477 E477 Propane-1,2-Diol Esters of Fatty Acids Source-dependent Mushbooh, Halal if it is from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat
E478 E478 Lactylated Fatty Acid Esters of Glycerol and Propane-1,2-Diol Source-dependent Halal if it is 100% from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat
E479B Thermally oxidized soybean oil interacted with mono and diglycerides of fatty acids Source-dependent Thermally oxidized soybean oil interacted with mono and diglycerides of fatty acids (INS 479b) is classified M…
E481 E481 Sodium Stearoyl-2- Lactylate Source-dependent Mushbooh, Halal if it is from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat
E482 E482 Calcium Stearoyl-2- Lactylate Source-dependent Mushbooh, Halal if it is from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat
E483 E483 Stearyl Tartrate Source-dependent Mushbooh, Halal if it is from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat FOOD INGREDIENTS NUMBERS WITH NO E-PREF…
E491 E491 Sorbitan Monostearate Source-dependent Halal if it is 100% from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat
E492 E492 Sorbitan Tristearate Source-dependent Halal if it is 100% from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat
E493 E493 Sorbitan Monolaurate Source-dependent Halal if it is 100% from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat
E494 E494 Sorbitan Mono-oleate Source-dependent Halal if it is 100% from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat
E495 E495 Sorbitan Monopalmitate Source-dependent Halal if it is 100% from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat
E496 Sorbitan Trioleate Source-dependent Source-dependent. May be derived from halal (plant/synthetic) or haram (animal) sources. Verify with the manuf…
E570 Stearic acid Source-dependent Halal from plant fat — the halal industry standard; haram from pork fat. Undeclared source is doubtful.
E572 Magnesium stearate Source-dependent The default flow-agent in vitamin tablets and capsules. Halal from plant stearic acid, haram from porcine stea…

Mineral salt / anti-caking agent 51

CodeNameStatusCondition
E500 E500 Sodium Carbonate Halal Halal
E501 E501 Potassium Carbonate Halal Halal
E503 E503 Ammonium Carbonate Halal Halal
E504 E504 Magnesium Carbonate Halal Halal
E507 E507 Hydrochloric Acid Halal Halal
E508 E508 Potassium Chloride Halal Halal
E509 E509 Calcium Chloride Halal Halal
E510 E510 Ammonium Chloride Halal Halal
E511 Magnesium Chloride Halal Yes — E511 (Magnesium Chloride) is generally considered halal.
E512 Stannous chloride Halal Generally accepted as halal. Typically derived from plant or synthetic sources with no prohibited ingredients.
E513 E513 Sulphuric Acid Halal Halal
E514 E514 Sodium Sulphate Halal Halal
E515 E515 Potassium Sulphate Halal Halal
E516 E516 Calcium Sulphate Halal Halal
E517 Ammonium Sulphate Halal Generally accepted as halal. Typically derived from plant or synthetic sources with no prohibited ingredients.
E518 E518 Magnesium Sulphate Halal Halal
E520 Almunium sulphate Halal Generally accepted as halal. Typically derived from plant or synthetic sources with no prohibited ingredients.
E521 Alimunium Sodium Sulphate Halal Generally accepted as halal. Typically derived from plant or synthetic sources with no prohibited ingredients.
E522 Aluminium Potassium Sulphate Halal Generally accepted as halal. Typically derived from plant or synthetic sources with no prohibited ingredients.
E523 Aluminium Ammonium Sulphate Halal Generally accepted as halal. Typically derived from plant or synthetic sources with no prohibited ingredients.
E524 E524 Sodium Hydroxide Halal Halal
E525 E525 Potassium Hydroxide Halal Halal
E526 E526 Calcium Hydroxide Halal Halal
E527 E527 Ammonium Hydroxide Halal Halal
E528 E528 Magnesium Hydroxide Halal Halal
E529 E529 Calcium Oxide Halal Halal
E530 E530 Magnesium Oxide Halal Halal
E535 E535 Sodium Ferrocyanide Halal Halal
E536 E536 Potassium Ferrocyanide Halal Halal
E538 Calcium Ferrocyanide Halal Generally accepted as halal. Typically derived from plant or synthetic sources with no prohibited ingredients.
E540 E540 Dicalcium Ferrocyanide Halal Halal
E541 E541 Sodium Aluminium Phosphate Halal Halal
E542 Edible bone phosphate Source-dependent Made from animal bone. Haram when the bone is porcine or from non-zabiha slaughter; the strict certifier table…
E544 E544 Calcium Polyphosphates Source-dependent Mushbooh, Halal if it is from minerals, Haraam if it is from pig bones
E545 E545 Ammonium Polyphosphates Halal Halal
E550 Sodium Silicate Halal Generally accepted as halal. Typically derived from plant or synthetic sources with no prohibited ingredients.
E551 E551 Silicon Dioxide (Silica Salt) Halal Halal
E552 E552 Calcium Silicate Halal Halal
E553 E553 Magnesium Silicate Halal Halal
E554 E554 Aluminium Sodium Silicate Halal Halal
E555 Potassium Aluminium Sillicate Halal Generally accepted as halal. Typically derived from plant or synthetic sources with no prohibited ingredients.
E556 E556 Aluminium Calcium Silicate Source-dependent Mushbooh, Halal if calcium from mineral rocks, Haraam if calcium from pig bones
E558 E558 Bentonite Halal Halal
E559 E559 Kaolin (Aluminium Silicate) Halal Halal
E574 Gluconic Acids Halal Generally accepted as halal. Typically derived from plant or synthetic sources with no prohibited ingredients.
E575 E575 Glucono Delta-Lactone Halal Halal
E576 E576 Sodium Gluconate Halal Halal
E577 E577 Potassium Gluconate Halal Halal
E578 E578 Calcium Gluconate Halal Halal
E585 Ferrous Lactate Halal Generally accepted as halal. Typically derived from plant or synthetic sources with no prohibited ingredients.
E586 4-Hexylresorcinol Halal INS 586 (4-Hexylresorcinol) is Halal. It is a synthetically produced antioxidant with no animal-source involve…

Flavour enhancer 20

CodeNameStatusCondition
E620 E620 L-Glutamic Acid Source-dependent Mushbooh, Halal if it is from plant protein, Haraam if it is from pig protein
E621 E621 Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Source-dependent Mushbooh, Halal if all ingredients including culture media to grow culture from Halal source, Haraam if media …
E622 E622 Monopotassium Glutamate Source-dependent Mushbooh, Halal if all ingredients including culture media to grow culture from Halal source, Haraam if media …
E623 E623 Calcium Glutamate Source-dependent Mushbooh, Halal if all ingredients including culture media to grow culture from Halal source, Haraam if media …
E624 Mono ammonium glutamate Source-dependent Source-dependent. May be derived from halal (plant/synthetic) or haram (animal) sources. Verify with the manuf…
E625 Magnesium diglutamate Source-dependent Source-dependent. May be derived from halal (plant/synthetic) or haram (animal) sources. Verify with the manuf…
E626 Guanylic Acid Source-dependent Source-dependent. May be derived from halal (plant/synthetic) or haram (animal) sources. Verify with the manuf…
E627 E627 Sodium Guanylate Source-dependent Halal if it is obtained from sardines or baker's yeast extract. Mushbooh if it is made from brewer yeast extra…
E628 Dipotassium Guanylate Source-dependent Source-dependent. May be derived from halal (plant/synthetic) or haram (animal) sources. Verify with the manuf…
E629 Calcium Guanylate Source-dependent Source-dependent. May be derived from halal (plant/synthetic) or haram (animal) sources. Verify with the manuf…
E630 Inosinic acid Source-dependent Source-dependent. May be derived from halal (plant/synthetic) or haram (animal) sources. Verify with the manuf…
E631 Sodium inosinate Source-dependent Halal from fish (sardines) or fermentation; haram if extracted from pig meat; doubtful from brewer's yeast, a …
E632 Dipotassium Inosinate Source-dependent Source-dependent. May be derived from halal (plant/synthetic) or haram (animal) sources. Verify with the manuf…
E633 Calcium Inosinate Source-dependent Source-dependent. May be derived from halal (plant/synthetic) or haram (animal) sources. Verify with the manuf…
E634 Calcium5-Ribonucleotide Source-dependent Source-dependent. May be derived from halal (plant/synthetic) or haram (animal) sources. Verify with the manuf…
E635 E635 Sodium5-Ribonucleotide Source-dependent Mushbooh, it is a combination of E N 627 and EN 631
E636 E636 Maltol Halal Halal
E637 E637 Ethyl Maltol Halal Halal
E640 Glycine and its sodium salt Source-dependent Source-dependent. May be derived from halal (plant/synthetic) or haram (animal) sources. Verify with the manuf…
E650 Zinc Acetate Halal Generally accepted as halal. Typically derived from plant or synthetic sources with no prohibited ingredients.

Glazing agent, gas or sweetener 38

CodeNameStatusCondition
E900 E900 Dimethylpolysiloxane Halal Halal
E901 E901 Beeswax Halal Halal
E902 Candelilla Wax Halal Generally accepted as halal. Typically derived from plant or synthetic sources with no prohibited ingredients.
E903 E903 Carnauba Wax Halal Halal
E904 Shellac Disputed An insect resin used to make sweets and pills shiny. JAKIM and BPJPH reject it as haram; HalalExpo's guide lis…
E905 E905 Mineral Hydrocarbons Halal Halal
E907 E907 Refined Microcrystalline Wax Source-dependent Mushbooh, Halal if obtained from plant fat wax. Haraam if it is obtained from pork fat wax
E912 Montan Acid Esters Source-dependent Source-dependent. May be derived from halal (plant/synthetic) or haram (animal) sources. Verify with the manuf…
E913 Lanolin Halal Generally accepted as halal. Typically derived from plant or synthetic sources with no prohibited ingredients.
E914 Oxidised Polyethylene Wax Halal Generally accepted as halal. Typically derived from plant or synthetic sources with no prohibited ingredients.
E925 E925 Chlorine Halal Halal
E926 E926 Chlorine Dioxide Halal Halal
E927 E927 Azodicarbonamide Halal Halal
E931 Nitrogen Halal Yes — E931 (Nitrogen) is generally considered halal.
E932 Nitrous Oxide Halal Yes — E932 (Nitrous Oxide) is generally considered halal.
E938 Argon Halal Generally accepted as halal. Typically derived from plant or synthetic sources with no prohibited ingredients.
E939 Helium Halal Generally accepted as halal. Typically derived from plant or synthetic sources with no prohibited ingredients.
E943A Butane Halal Butane (INS 943a) is classified Halal.
E943B Iso-butane Halal Iso-butane (INS 943b) is classified Halal.
E944 Propane Halal Generally accepted as halal. Typically derived from plant or synthetic sources with no prohibited ingredients.
E949 Hydrogen Halal Generally accepted as halal. Typically derived from plant or synthetic sources with no prohibited ingredients.
E950 Acesulphame Potassium/Sunett Halal Yes — E950 (Acesulphame Potassium / Sunett) is generally considered halal.
E951 Aspartame/Nutrasweet Source-dependent E951 (Aspartame / Nutrasweet) has a doubtful status — its source can vary, so verify before consuming.
E952 Cyclamic and its Calcium and Sodium Salts Halal Yes — E952 (Cyclamic and its Calcium and Sodium Salts) is generally considered halal.
E953 Isomalt Halal Generally accepted as halal. Typically derived from plant or synthetic sources with no prohibited ingredients.
E954 Saccharin and its Calcium and Sodium Salts Halal Yes — E954 (Saccharin and its Calcium and Sodium Salts) is generally considered halal.
E955 Sucralose Halal E955 (Sucralose / Splenda) is Halal. It is a synthetic sweetener made by chemically modifying sugar — no anima…
E957 Thaumatin Halal Yes — E957 (Thaumatin) is generally considered halal.
E960 Steviol Glycosides Halal E960 (Steviol Glycosides / Stevia) is Halal. It is extracted from the leaves of the stevia plant and contains …
E961 Neotame Halal Generally accepted as halal. Typically derived from plant or synthetic sources with no prohibited ingredients.
E962 Salt of Aspartame-Acesulfame Halal Generally accepted as halal. Typically derived from plant or synthetic sources with no prohibited ingredients.
E964 Polyglycitol Syrup Halal Generally accepted as halal. Typically derived from plant or synthetic sources with no prohibited ingredients.
E965 Hydrogenated Glucose Syrup Source-dependent E965 (Hydrogenated Glucose Syrup) has a doubtful status — its source can vary, so verify before consuming.
E966 Lactitol Source-dependent Source-dependent. May be derived from halal (plant/synthetic) or haram (animal) sources. Verify with the manuf…
E967 Xylitol Halal Yes — E967 (Xylitol) is generally considered halal.
E968 Erythritol Halal Generally accepted as halal. Typically derived from plant or synthetic sources with no prohibited ingredients.
E969 Advantame Halal Generally accepted as halal. Typically derived from plant or synthetic sources with no prohibited ingredients.
E999 Quillaia Extract Source-dependent Source-dependent. Quillaia (soap bark tree) extract itself is plant-derived, but some manufacturers use alcoho…

Miscellaneous additive 7

CodeNameStatusCondition
E1103 Invertase Enzyme Halal Generally accepted as halal. Typically derived from plant or synthetic sources with no prohibited ingredients.
E1105 Lysozyme Enzyme Halal Generally accepted as halal. Typically derived from plant or synthetic sources with no prohibited ingredients.
E1200 Polydextrose Source-dependent E1200 (Polydextrose) has a doubtful status — its source can vary, so verify before consuming.
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone Halal Yes — E1201 (Polyvinylpyrrolidone) is generally considered halal.
E1202 Polyvinyl Polypyrrolidone Halal Yes — E1202 (Polyvinyl Polypyrrolidone) is generally considered halal.
E920 L-Cysteine Source-dependent A dough conditioner with four possible sources. Human hair and porcine bristle are haram; synthetic is halal; …
E924 Potassium bromate Halal A synthetic flour-treatment salt with no animal or alcohol involvement — listed halal. (Separately, it is bann…

Starch derivative 2

CodeNameStatusCondition
E1401 Acid Treated Starch Halal Generally accepted as halal. Typically derived from plant or synthetic sources with no prohibited ingredients.
E1451 Acetylated Oxidized Starch Halal Generally accepted as halal. Typically derived from plant or synthetic sources with no prohibited ingredients.

Flavouring 1

CodeNameStatusCondition
E1510 Ethanol in flavourings Disputed The carrier inside most 'natural flavour'. Certifier thresholds directly conflict: IFANCA avoids above 0.1%, m…

Processing aid 6

CodeNameStatusCondition
E1100 Amylase Enzyme Halal Generally accepted as halal. Typically derived from plant or synthetic sources with no prohibited ingredients.
E1101 Protease Enzyme Source-dependent Source-dependent. May be derived from halal (plant/synthetic) or haram (animal) sources. Verify with the manuf…
E1203 Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) Halal Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA): A synthetic polymer used as a film coating; despite the name it is non-intoxicating a…
E386 Disodium Edetate (EDTA) Halal Disodium Edetate (EDTA): A synthetic chelating agent that binds trace metals to stabilise drug formulations. F…
E440 Pectin Halal Pectin: A structural polysaccharide from plant cell walls (mostly citrus peel and apple). Plant-derived; halal…
E928 Benzoyl Peroxide/Dibenzoyl Peroxide Halal Yes — E928 (Benzoyl Peroxide / Dibenzoyl Peroxide) is generally considered halal.