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Antioxidant / acidity regulator

Is E318 (Sodium Erythorbate/Sodium Iso-Ascorbate) halal?

E318 (Sodium Erythorbate / Sodium Iso-Ascorbate) has a doubtful status — its source can vary, so verify before consuming.

Source-dependentDoubtful until the source is known (mashbooh)

E318 (Sodium Erythorbate / Sodium Iso-Ascorbate) has a doubtful status — its source can vary, so verify before consuming.

Source

E318 (Sodium Erythorbate / Sodium Iso-Ascorbate) has a doubtful status — its source can vary, so verify before consuming.
Source Dependent EcodeHalalCheck (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-numberE318
NameSodium Erythorbate/Sodium Iso-Ascorbate
Additive classAntioxidant / acidity regulator
ClassificationSource-dependent
Last verified2026-08-21

Common questions

Is E318 (Sodium Erythorbate/Sodium Iso-Ascorbate) halal?

Sodium Erythorbate/Sodium Iso-Ascorbate is classified as Source-dependent. E318 (Sodium Erythorbate / Sodium Iso-Ascorbate) has a doubtful status — its source can vary, so verify before consuming.

Is Sodium Erythorbate/Sodium Iso-Ascorbate halal or haram?

On the evidence cited on this page, Sodium Erythorbate/Sodium Iso-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 E318?

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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Record enumber-e318-sodium-erythorbate-sodium-iso-ascorbate · last verified 2026-08-21 · report an error