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Antioxidant / acidity regulator

Is E302 (E302 Calcium-L-Ascorbate) halal?

Halal, if the calcium source is from mineral, Mushbooh if it is from bones

Source-dependentDoubtful until the source is known (mashbooh)

Halal, if the calcium source is from mineral, Mushbooh if it is from bones

Source

Halal, if the calcium source is from mineral, Mushbooh if it is from bones
Source-dependent Halal Authority India (certifier reference table · accessed 2026-08-21)

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-numberE302
NameE302 Calcium-L-Ascorbate
Additive classAntioxidant / acidity regulator
ClassificationSource-dependent
Last verified2026-08-21

Common questions

Is E302 (E302 Calcium-L-Ascorbate) halal?

E302 Calcium-L-Ascorbate is classified as Source-dependent. Halal, if the calcium source is from mineral, Mushbooh if it is from bones

Is E302 Calcium-L-Ascorbate halal or haram?

On the evidence cited on this page, E302 Calcium-L-Ascorbate 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 E302?

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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