Mineral salt / anti-caking agent

Is E501 (E501 Potassium Carbonate) halal?

Halal

HalalPermissible — origin and process documented

Halal

Source

Halal
Verified halal 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-numberE501
NameE501 Potassium Carbonate
Also on labels asPotassium Carbonate / Potassium Bicarbonate
Additive classMineral salt / anti-caking agent
ClassificationVerified halal
Last verified2026-08-21

Common questions

Is E501 (E501 Potassium Carbonate) halal?

E501 Potassium Carbonate is classified as Verified halal. Halal

Is E501 Potassium Carbonate halal or haram?

On the evidence cited on this page, E501 Potassium Carbonate is verified halal. Permissible — origin and process documented Every position is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a link, so you can verify it directly.

What else is E501 Potassium Carbonate called on ingredient labels?

It can appear as: Potassium Carbonate / Potassium Bicarbonate.

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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