Antioxidant / acidity regulator
Is E356 (Sodium adipate) halal?
Source-dependent. May be derived from halal (plant/synthetic) or haram (animal) sources. Verify with the manufacturer or look for halal certification.
Source-dependent. May be derived from halal (plant/synthetic) or haram (animal) sources. Verify with the manufacturer or look for halal certification.
Source
Sodium adipate is the sodium salt of adipic acid which is obtained by the oxidation of fat. If it is obtained from soy fat then it is Halal. If it is obtained from pork fat tehn it is haram.
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 | E356 |
|---|---|
| Name | Sodium adipate |
| Additive class | Antioxidant / acidity regulator |
| Classification | Source-dependent |
| Last verified | 2026-08-21 |
Common questions
Is E356 (Sodium adipate) halal?
Sodium adipate is classified as Source-dependent. Source-dependent. May be derived from halal (plant/synthetic) or haram (animal) sources. Verify with the manufacturer or look for halal certification.
Is Sodium adipate halal or haram?
On the evidence cited on this page, Sodium adipate 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 E356?
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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