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Mineral salt / anti-caking agent

Is E556 (E556 Aluminium Calcium Silicate) halal?

Mushbooh, Halal if calcium from mineral rocks, Haraam if calcium from pig bones

Source-dependentDoubtful until the source is known (mashbooh)

Mushbooh, Halal if calcium from mineral rocks, Haraam if calcium from pig bones

Source

Mushbooh, Halal if calcium from mineral rocks, Haraam if calcium from pig bones
Source-dependent 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-numberE556
NameE556 Aluminium Calcium Silicate
Additive classMineral salt / anti-caking agent
ClassificationSource-dependent
Last verified2026-08-21

Common questions

Is E556 (E556 Aluminium Calcium Silicate) halal?

E556 Aluminium Calcium Silicate is classified as Source-dependent. Mushbooh, Halal if calcium from mineral rocks, Haraam if calcium from pig bones

Is E556 Aluminium Calcium Silicate halal or haram?

On the evidence cited on this page, E556 Aluminium Calcium Silicate 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 E556?

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?

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