Preservative
Is E233 (E233 2- Benzimidazole) halal?
Halal, if no alcohol is used as a solvent
Halal, if no alcohol is used as a solvent
Source
Halal, if no alcohol is used as a solvent
Classification as published in the Halal Authority India food ingredient numbers reference, the additive table used by halal certifiers across South Asia. Cross-checked against the IFANCA Halal Shopper's Guide.
Quick facts
| E-number | E233 |
|---|---|
| Name | E233 2-(Thiazol-4-yl) Benzimidazole |
| Additive class | Preservative |
| Classification | Source-dependent |
| Last verified | 2026-08-21 |
Common questions
Is E233 (E233 2- Benzimidazole) halal?
E233 2-(Thiazol-4-yl) Benzimidazole is classified as Source-dependent. Halal, if no alcohol is used as a solvent
Is E233 2- Benzimidazole halal or haram?
On the evidence cited on this page, E233 2- Benzimidazole is source-dependent. Doubtful until the source is known (mashbooh) Every position is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a link, so you can verify it directly.
Why isn't there a single yes/no answer for E233?
Because the ruling depends on information the label does not carry — the source material, the production route, or which scholarly position you follow. This page shows each named position with a link so you can check it yourself.
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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