Antioxidant / acidity regulator
Is E354 (Calcium Tartrate) halal?
Source-dependent. Tartaric acid / tartrate can be a wine-making by-product in some countries, but in the US and Canada it is typically produced from unfermented crushed grapes -- check the manufacturer's sourcing for your region.
Source-dependent. Tartaric acid / tartrate can be a wine-making by-product in some countries, but in the US and Canada it is typically produced from unfermented crushed grapes -- check the manufacturer's sourcing for your region.
Source
It is the by-product of wine making in many countries but in USA and canada tartrate or tartaric acid is made from unfermented crushed grapes.
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 | E354 |
|---|---|
| Name | Calcium Tartrate |
| Additive class | Antioxidant / acidity regulator |
| Classification | Source-dependent |
| Last verified | 2026-08-21 |
Common questions
Is E354 (Calcium Tartrate) halal?
Calcium Tartrate is classified as Source-dependent. Source-dependent. Tartaric acid / tartrate can be a wine-making by-product in some countries, but in the US and Canada it is typically produced from unfermented crushed grapes -- check the manufacturer's sourcing for your region.
Is Calcium Tartrate halal or haram?
On the evidence cited on this page, Calcium Tartrate 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 E354?
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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