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Mineral salt / anti-caking agent

Is E586 (4-Hexylresorcinol) halal?

INS 586 (4-Hexylresorcinol) is Halal. It is a synthetically produced antioxidant with no animal-source involvement, used only in shrimp and crustacean products to prevent discolouration.

HalalPermissible — origin and process documented

INS 586 (4-Hexylresorcinol) is Halal. It is a synthetically produced antioxidant with no animal-source involvement, used only in shrimp and crustacean products to prevent discolouration.

Source

A synthetic antioxidant used exclusively in shrimp, prawns, and other crustaceans to prevent melanosis (black spot discolouration). It has no taste or odour impact and is not approved as an EU E-numb…
Verified Halal 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-numberE586
Name4-Hexylresorcinol
Additive classMineral salt / anti-caking agent
ClassificationVerified halal
Last verified2026-08-21

Common questions

Is E586 (4-Hexylresorcinol) halal?

4-Hexylresorcinol is classified as Verified halal. INS 586 (4-Hexylresorcinol) is Halal. It is a synthetically produced antioxidant with no animal-source involvement, used only in shrimp and crustacean products to prevent discolouration.

Is 4-Hexylresorcinol halal or haram?

On the evidence cited on this page, 4-Hexylresorcinol 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.

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