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-dependentDoubtful until the source is known (mashbooh)

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.
Source Dependent HalalCodeCheck (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-numberE354
NameCalcium Tartrate
Additive classAntioxidant / acidity regulator
ClassificationSource-dependent
Last verified2026-08-21

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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