Every E-number, with its source
417 additives. Each row links to a page showing who classified it and on what conditions. "Source-dependent" means the label alone cannot settle it — the source material decides.
Colour 52
| Code | Name | Status | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| E100 | Curcumin (turmeric) | Source-dependent | Pure turmeric powder is plant material and halal. Liquid curcumin preparations depend on the solvent, and dry … |
| E101 | Riboflavin (vitamin B2) | Source-dependent | Synthetic and plant-fermented riboflavin is halal; the doubtful cases are animal-tissue extraction (pork liver… |
| E102 | E102 Tartrazine | Source-dependent | Source-dependent. Dry colour and the pure petrochemical dye are listed halal by the sources opened. The prepar… |
| E103 | Chrysoine Resocinol | Source-dependent | Source-dependent. May be derived from halal (plant/synthetic) or haram (animal) sources. Verify with the manuf… |
| E104 | E104 Quinoline Yellow | Source-dependent | Halal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, the solvent other than water has to be Hala… |
| E105 | Fast Yellow AB | Source-dependent | Source-dependent. May be derived from halal (plant/synthetic) or haram (animal) sources. Verify with the manuf… |
| E107 | E107 Yellow 2G | Source-dependent | Halal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal |
| E110 | E110 Sunset Yellow FCF | Source-dependent | Halal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal |
| E120 | Carmine (cochineal) | Disputed | Majority position: haram, because the source is an insect. A minority Maliki view and some Hanafi scholars per… |
| E122 | E122 Carmoisine | Source-dependent | Halal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal |
| E123 | E123 Amaranth | Source-dependent | Halal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal |
| E124 | E124 Ponceau 4R | Source-dependent | Halal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal |
| E127 | E127 Erythrosine BS | Source-dependent | Halal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal |
| E128 | E128 Red 2G | Source-dependent | Halal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal |
| E129 | Allura Red AC/Food Red 17/FD&C Red 40 (C.I. 16035) | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source. The old desk not… |
| E131 | E131 Patent Blue V | Source-dependent | Halal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal |
| E132 | E132 Indigo Carmine | Source-dependent | Halal if use as is as a 100% synthetic color but if pork glycerin is added as a solvent then it is Haraam |
| E133 | E133 Brilliant Blue FCF | Source-dependent | Halal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal |
| E140 | E140 Chlorophyll | Source-dependent | Halal if use 100% powder or Halal if water or vegetable oil was used as a solvent |
| E141 | E141 Copper Complex of Chlorophyll | Source-dependent | Halal if use 100% powder or Halal if water or vegetable oil was used as a solvent |
| E142 | E142 Green S | Source-dependent | Halal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal |
| E150 | Caramel colour | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source. The text below i… |
| E150(A-D) | E150(A-D) Caramel | Halal | Halal |
| E151 | E151 Black PN | Source-dependent | Halal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal |
| E153 | E153 Carbon Black | Source-dependent | Halal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal |
| E154 | E154 Brown FK | Source-dependent | Halal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal |
| E155 | E155 Brown HT | Source-dependent | Halal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal |
| E160A | E160A Alpha, Beta, Gamma | Source-dependent | Halal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal |
| E160B | E160B Annatto, Bixin, Norbixin | Halal | Halal |
| E160C | E160C Capsanthin | Source-dependent | Halal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal |
| E160D | E160D Lycopene | Source-dependent | Halal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal |
| E160E | E160E Beta-apo-8-carotenal | Source-dependent | Halal if used as 100% dry powder or granular or Halal if vegetable oil is used as a solvent in liquid form as … |
| E160F | E160F Ethyl ester of Beta-apo- 8-cartonoic acid | Source-dependent | Halal if used as 100% dry powder or granular or Halal if vegetable oil is used as a solvent in liquid form as … |
| E160c | Paprika oleoresin | Source-dependent | Solvent extract of paprika. The pepper is plant; the extraction solvent and any emulsifier used to suspend it … |
| E161A | E161A Flavoxanthin | Source-dependent | Halal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal |
| E161B | E161B Lutein | Source-dependent | Halal if used as 100% dry powder or granular. Haraam if pork gelatin or pork glycerin is added in dry or liqui… |
| E161C | E161C Cryptoxanthin | Source-dependent | Halal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal |
| E161D | E161D Rubixanthin | Source-dependent | Halal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal |
| E161E | E161E Violaxanthin | Source-dependent | Halal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal |
| E161F | E161F Rhodoxanthin | Source-dependent | Halal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal |
| E161G | E161G Canthaxanthin | Source-dependent | Halal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal |
| E162 | E162 Beetroot Red | Source-dependent | Halal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal |
| E163 | E163 Anthocyanins | Source-dependent | Halal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal |
| E170 | E170 Calcium Carbonate (Chalk) | Source-dependent | Halal if obtained from rock mineral and used as 100% dry powder or granular. Mushbooh if used as liquid, solve… |
| E171 | E171 Titanium Dioxide | Halal | Halal |
| E172 | E172 Iron Oxides and Hydroxides | Halal | Halal |
| E173 | E173 Aluminium | Halal | Halal |
| E174 | E174 Silver | Halal | Halal |
| E175 | E175 Gold | Halal | Halal |
| E180 | E180 Pigment Rubine | Source-dependent | Halal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal |
| E519 | Cupric Sulphate/Copper Sulphate | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source. The text below i… |
| E579 | Ferrous Gluconate | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source. The text below i… |
Preservative 52
| Code | Name | Status | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| E200 | E200 Sorbic Acid | Halal | Halal |
| E201 | E201 Soduim Sorbate | Halal | Halal |
| E202 | E202 Potassium Sorbate | Halal | Halal |
| E203 | E203 Calcium Sorbate | Halal | Halal |
| E210 | E210 Benzoic Acid | Halal | Halal |
| E211 | E211 Sodium Benzoate | Halal | Halal |
| E212 | E212 Potassium Benzoate | Halal | Halal |
| E213 | E213 Calcium Benzoate | Source-dependent | Halal, if calcium obtained from mineral, Mushbooh if it is obtained from bones. |
| E214 | E214 Ethyl 4-hydroxybenzoate | Source-dependent | Halal, if used as 100% dry powder or granular. Haraam if alcohol is used as a solvent |
| E215 | E215 Ethyl 4- hydroxybenzoate, Sodium Salt | Source-dependent | Halal, if used as 100% dry powder or granular. Haraam if alcohol is used as a solvent |
| E216 | E216 Propyl 4- hydroxybenzoate | Source-dependent | Halal, if used as 100% dry powder or granular. Haraam if alcohol is used as a solvent |
| E217 | E217 Propyl 4- hydroxybenzoate, Sodium Salt | Source-dependent | Halal, if used as 100% dry powder or granular. Haraam if alcohol is used as a solvent |
| E218 | E218 Methyl 4- hydroxybenzoate | Source-dependent | Halal, if used as 100% dry powder or granular. Haraam if alcohol is used as a solvent |
| E219 | E219 Methyl 4- hydroxybenzoate, Sodium Salt | Source-dependent | Halal, if used as 100% dry powder or granular. Haraam if alcohol is used as a solvent |
| E220 | E220 Sulphur Dioxide | Halal | Halal |
| E221 | E221 Sodium Sulphite | Halal | Halal |
| E222 | E222 Sodium Hydrogen Sulphite | Halal | Halal |
| E223 | E223 Sodium Metabisulphite | Halal | Halal |
| E224 | E224 Potassium Metabisulphite | Halal | Halal |
| E225 | Potassium Sulphite | Unverified | Not classified. The old desk note is not the current label. Potassium sulphite stays insufficient-evidence. A … |
| E226 | E226 Calcium Sulphite | Halal | Halal |
| E227 | E227 Calcium Hydrogen Sulphite | Source-dependent | Halal, if calcium is obtained from mineral or chemicals. Mushbooh if it is obtained from bones. |
| E228 | Potassium Hydrogen sulphite | Unverified | Not classified. SANHA's E228 page says Status: Halaal, source synthetic chemical. The Muttoo label stays insuf… |
| E230 | E230 Biphenyl | Source-dependent | Halal, if no alcohol is used as a solvent |
| E231 | E231 2-Hydroxybiphenyl | Source-dependent | Halal, if no alcohol is used as a solvent |
| E232 | E232 Sodium Biphenyl-2-yl Oxide | Source-dependent | Halal, if no alcohol is used as a solvent |
| E233 | E233 2-(Thiazol-4-yl) Benzimidazole | Source-dependent | Halal, if no alcohol is used as a solvent |
| E234 | E234 Nisin | Halal | Halal |
| E235 | Natamycin/Pimaricin | Source-dependent | E235 (Natamycin / Pimaricin) has a doubtful status — its source can vary, so verify before consuming. |
| E236 | Formic Acid | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source. The text below i… |
| E238 | Calcium Formate | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source. The text below i… |
| E239 | E239 Hexamine | Halal | Halal |
| E242 | Dimethyl dicarbonate | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source. The text below i… |
| E243 | Ethyl lauroyl arginate | Source-dependent | A synthetic antimicrobial (LAE) on the UK authorised list as E243. Arginine is usually fermented; the synthesi… |
| E249 | E249 Potassium Nitrate | Halal | Halal |
| E250 | E250 Sodium Nitrite | Halal | Halal |
| E251 | E251 Sodium Nitrate | Halal | Halal |
| E252 | E252 Potassium Nitrate(Saltpetre) | Halal | Halal |
| E260 | E260 Acetic Acid | Halal | Halal |
| E261 | E261 Potassium Acetate | Halal | Halal |
| E262 | E262 Potassium Hydrogen Diacetate | Halal | Halal |
| E263 | E263 Calcium Acetate | Halal | Halal |
| E270 | E270 Lactic Acid | Source-dependent | Halal if obtained other than whey. In USA it is always from non dairy source. |
| E280 | E280 Propionic Acid | Halal | Halal |
| E281 | E281 Sodium Propionate | Halal | Halal |
| E282 | E282 Calcium Propionate | Source-dependent | Mushbooh if it obtained from bones |
| E283 | E283 Potassium Propionate | Halal | Halal |
| E284 | Boric acid | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source. The text below i… |
| E285 | Sodium tetraborate; Borax | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source. The text below i… |
| E290 | E290 Carbon Dioxide | Halal | Halal |
| E296 | E296 Malic Acid | Halal | Halal |
| E297 | E297 Fumaric Acid | Halal | Halal |
Antioxidant / acidity regulator 57
| Code | Name | Status | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| E264 | Ammonium Acetate | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source. The text below i… |
| E300 | E300 L-Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) | Halal | Halal |
| E301 | E301 Sodium-L-Ascorbate | Halal | Halal |
| E302 | E302 Calcium-L-Ascorbate | Source-dependent | Halal, if the calcium source is from mineral, Mushbooh if it is from bones |
| E303 | Potassium Ascorbate | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source. The text below i… |
| E304 | E304 Ascorbyl Palmitate | Source-dependent | Halal if saturated fatty acid Palmitic acid is obtained from plant. Haraam if palmitic acid is obtained from p… |
| E306 | E306 Natural Extracts rich in Tocopherols | Source-dependent | Halal If Tocopherol is obtained from plant fat. Haraam if Tocopherol is obtained from pork fat |
| E307 | E307 Synthetic Alpha- Tocopherol | Source-dependent | Halal only if it is made with all Halal synthetic material without alcoholic fermentation synthetic method |
| E308 | E308 Synthetic Gamma- Tocopherol | Source-dependent | Halal only if it is made with all Halal synthetic material without alcoholic fermentation synthetic method |
| E309 | E309 Synthetic Delta- Tocopherol | Source-dependent | Halal only if it is made with all Halal synthetic material without alcoholic fermentation synthetic method |
| E310 | E310 Propyl Gallate | Halal | Halal |
| E311 | E311 Octyl Gallate | Source-dependent | Halal if obtained from nutgalls or plant secretion |
| E312 | E312 Dodecyl Gallate | Source-dependent | Halal if obtained from nutgalls or plant secretion. Haraam if alcohol was used as solvent |
| E315 | Erythorbic acid | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source. The text below i… |
| E316 | Sodium erythorbate | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source. The text below i… |
| E317 | Erythorbic Acid/Iso-ascorbic Acid | Source-dependent | E317 (Erythorbic Acid / Iso-ascorbic Acid) has a doubtful status — its source can vary, so verify before consu… |
| E318 | Sodium Erythorbate/Sodium Iso-Ascorbate | Source-dependent | E318 (Sodium Erythorbate / Sodium Iso-Ascorbate) has a doubtful status — its source can vary, so verify before… |
| E319 | tert-Butylhydroquinone/TBHQ | Source-dependent | E319 (tert-Butylhydroquinone / TBHQ) has a doubtful status — its source can vary, so verify before consuming. |
| E320 | E320 Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA) | Source-dependent | Halal if only vegetable oil is used as a carrier. Haraam if the carrier is from pork fat. It is not available … |
| E321 | E321 Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT) | Source-dependent | Halal if only vegetable oil is used as a carrier. Haraam if the carrier is from pork fat. It is not available … |
| E325 | E325 Sodium Lactate | Source-dependent | Halal if the lactic acid from non dairy source |
| E326 | E326 Potassium Lactate | Source-dependent | Halal if the lactic acid from non dairy source |
| E327 | E327 Calcium Lactate | Source-dependent | Halal if the lactic acid from non dairy source and calcium from mineral |
| E328 | Ammonium Lactate | Source-dependent | E328 (Ammonium Lactate) has a doubtful status — its source can vary, so verify before consuming. |
| E329 | Magnesium Lactate | Source-dependent | E329 (Magnesium Lactate) has a doubtful status — its source can vary, so verify before consuming. |
| E330 | E330 Citric Acid | Halal | Halal |
| E331 | E331 Sodium Citrates | Halal | Halal |
| E332 | E332 Potassium Citrates | Halal | Halal Salts |
| E333 | E333 Calcium Citrates | Source-dependent | Halal if calcium source is not from bones |
| E334 | E334 Tartaric Acid | Source-dependent | Halal, if it is not obtained from wine by- product, in USA it is Halal because it is obtained from un-fermente… |
| E335 | E335 Sodium Tartrates | Source-dependent | Halal, if it is not obtained from wine by- product, in USA it is Halal because it is obtained from un-fermente… |
| E336 | E336 Potassium Tartrates (Cream of Tartar) | Source-dependent | Halal, if it is not obtained from wine by- product, in USA it is Halal because it is obtained from un-fermente… |
| E337 | E337 Potassium Sodium Tartrates | Source-dependent | Halal, if it is not obtained from wine by- product, in USA it is Halal because it is obtained from un-fermente… |
| E338 | E338 Orthophosphoric Acid | Halal | Halal |
| E339 | E339 Sodium Phosphates | Halal | Halal |
| E340 | E340 Potassium Phosphates | Halal | Halal |
| E341 | E341 Calcium Phosphates | Source-dependent | Halal if calcium from mineral source |
| E342 | Ammonium Phosphates | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source. The text below i… |
| E343 | Magnesium Phosphates | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source. The text below i… |
| E350 | E350 Sodium Malate | Halal | Halal |
| E351 | E351 Potassium Malate | Halal | Halal |
| E352 | E352 Calcium Malate | Halal | Halal |
| E353 | E353 Metataric Acid | Halal | Halal |
| E354 | Calcium Tartrate | Source-dependent | Source-dependent. Tartaric acid / tartrate can be a wine-making by-product in some countries, but in the US an… |
| E355 | E355 Adipic Acid | Halal | Halal |
| E356 | Sodium adipate | Source-dependent | Source-dependent. May be derived from halal (plant/synthetic) or haram (animal) sources. Verify with the manuf… |
| E357 | Potassium Adipate | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source. The text below i… |
| E363 | E363 Succinic Acid | Halal | Halal |
| E365 | Sodium Fumarate | Source-dependent | E365 (Sodium Fumarate) has a doubtful status — its source can vary, so verify before consuming. |
| E367 | Calcium Fumarate | Source-dependent | E367 (Calcium Fumarate) has a doubtful status — its source can vary, so verify before consuming. |
| E370 | E370 1,4-Heptonolactane | Halal | Halal |
| E375 | E375 Nicotinic Acid | Halal | Halal |
| E380 | E380 Triammonium Citrate | Halal | Halal |
| E381 | E381 Ammonium Ferric Citrate | Halal | Halal |
| E384 | Isopropyl Citrates | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source. The text below i… |
| E385 | E385 Calcium Disodium EDTA | Halal | Halal |
| E392 | Rosemary extract | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source. The text below i… |
Emulsifier, thickener or gelling agent 96
| Code | Name | Status | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1400 | Dextrin | Halal | Yes — E1400 (Dextrin) is generally considered halal. |
| E1403 | Bleached Starch | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source. The text below i… |
| E1404 | Oxidised Starch | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source. The text below i… |
| E1405 | Enzyme-treated Starch | Source-dependent | E1405 (Enzyme-treated Starch) has a doubtful status — its source can vary, so verify before consuming. |
| E1410 | Monostarch Phosphate | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source. The text below i… |
| E1412 | Distarch Phosphate | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source. The text below i… |
| E1413 | Phosphated Distarch Phosphate | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source. The text below i… |
| E1414 | Acetylated Distarch Phosphate | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source. The text below i… |
| E1440 | Hydroxypropyl Starch | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source. The text below i… |
| E1442 | Hydroxypropyl Distarch Phosphate | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source. The text below i… |
| E1450 | Starch, Sodium Octenylsuccinate | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source. The text below i… |
| E322 | Lecithin | Source-dependent | Almost always soy or sunflower and halal. Egg lecithin is accepted by most certifiers. The rare animal-derived… |
| E400 | E400 Alginic Acid | Halal | Halal |
| E401 | E401 Sodium Alginate | Halal | Halal |
| E402 | E402 Potassium Alginate | Halal | Halal |
| E403 | E403 Ammonium Alginate | Halal | Halal |
| E404 | E404 Calcium Alginate | Source-dependent | Halal if calcium source is from mineral |
| E405 | E405 Propane-1,2-Diol Alginate | Halal | Halal |
| E406 | E406 Agar | Halal | Halal |
| E407 | E407 Carrageenan | Halal | Halal |
| E407a | Processed eucheuma seaweed | Halal | Halal |
| E408 | Baker's yeast glycan | Source-dependent | A polysaccharide from baker’s yeast cell walls. The yeast itself is not the usual doubt — the growth medium an… |
| E409 | Arabinogalactan | Unverified | A larch-wood polysaccharide, also sold as a supplement fibre. Plant feedstock is typical. No A/B certifier pag… |
| E410 | E410 Locust Bean Gum (Carob Gum) | Halal | Halal |
| E411 | Oat gum | Unverified | A polysaccharide from oats. The grain is not a halal question. Processing aids and any gluten-related claims a… |
| E412 | E412 Guar Gum | Halal | Halal |
| E413 | E413 Tragacanth | Halal | Halal. |
| E414 | E414 Gum Acacia (Gum Arabic) | Halal | Halal |
| E415 | E415 Xanthan Gum | Halal | Halal |
| E416 | E416 Karaya Gum | Halal | Halal |
| E417 | Tara Gum | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source. The text below i… |
| E418 | Gellan Gum | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source. The text below i… |
| E420 | E420 Sorbitol | Halal | Halal |
| E421 | E421 Mannitol | Halal | Halal |
| E422 | Glycerin (glycerol) | Source-dependent | Plant-derived and synthetic glycerin are halal and accepted by JAKIM, BPJPH, MUIS and GCC certifiers. Pork-der… |
| E423 | Octenyl succinic acid modified gum arabic | Unverified | Chemically modified plant gum. Do not inherit E414's verified-halal label — the reaction is a different substa… |
| E424 | Curdlan | Unverified | Fermentation polysaccharide. Searchable identity only — not verified-halal by analogy with other gums. |
| E425 | Konjac | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source. The text below i… |
| E426 | Soybean hemicellulose | Unverified | Searchable identity only. EU specifications allow ethanol as a precipitant. That is not a class ruling, and it… |
| E427 | Cassia gum | Unverified | Plant-seed gum. Purification may use isopropanol. Insufficient-evidence as a class until a named certifier pag… |
| E430 | E430 Polyoxyethane (8) Stearate | Source-dependent | Halal if it is 100% from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat |
| E431 | E431 Polyoxyethane (40) Stearate | Source-dependent | Halal if it is 100% from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat |
| E432 | E432 Polyoxyethane (20) Sorbitan | Source-dependent | Halal if it is 100% from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat |
| E433 | E433 Polyoxyethane (20) Sorbitan Mono-oleate | Source-dependent | Halal if it is 100% from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat |
| E434 | E434 Polyoxyethane (20) Sorbitan Monopalmitate | Source-dependent | Halal if it is 100% from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat |
| E435 | E435 Polyoxyethane (20) Sorbitan Monostearate | Source-dependent | Halal if it is 100% from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat |
| E436 | E436 Polyoxyethane (20) Sorbitan Tristearate | Source-dependent | Halal if it is 100% from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat |
| E440A | E440A Pectin | Halal | Halal |
| E440B | E440B Amidated Pectin | Halal | Halal E450a,b,c Sodium and Potassium Phosphates and Polyphosphates Miscellaneous Halal |
| E441 | Gelatin | Source-dependent | Porcine gelatin is haram across all four Sunni schools. Fish gelatin and zabiha-slaughtered bovine or sheep ge… |
| E442 | Ammonium Phosphatides/Emulsifier YN | Halal | Yes — E442 (Ammonium Phosphatides / Emulsifier YN) is generally considered halal. |
| E444 | Sucrose accetate isobutyrate | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source. The text below i… |
| E445 | Glycerol esters of wood rosin | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source. The text below i… |
| E450A | Sodium and Potassium Phosphates and Polyphosphates | Source-dependent | Sodium and Potassium Phosphates and Polyphosphates (INS 450a) is classified Mushbooh (Questionable). |
| E451 | Triphosphates | Source-dependent | Source-dependent. May be derived from halal (plant/synthetic) or haram (animal) sources. Verify with the manuf… |
| E452 | Polyphosphate | Source-dependent | Source-dependent. May be derived from halal (plant/synthetic) or haram (animal) sources. Verify with the manuf… |
| E459 | Beta-Cyclodextrin | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source. The text below i… |
| E460 | E460 Microcrystalline | Halal | Halal derivatives |
| E461 | E461 Methylcellulose | Halal | Halal |
| E462 | Ethyl cellulose | Unverified | A cellulose ether (wood pulp plus ethanol). Sibling cellulose ethers in this catalogue are verified-halal; thi… |
| E463 | E463 Hydroxypropylcellulose | Halal | Halal |
| E464 | E464 Hydroxypropyl- Methylcellulose | Halal | Halal |
| E465 | E465 Ethylmethylcellulose | Halal | Halal |
| E466 | E466 Carboxymethylcellulose, Sodium Salt | Halal | Halal |
| E467 | Sodium Carboxy methyl cellulose | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source. The text below i… |
| E468 | Cross Linked Carboxy methyl cellulose | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source. The text below i… |
| E469 | Enzymatically hydrolysed carboxymethyl cellulose | Unverified | Identity corrected 2026-10-04. E469 is not sodium caseinate. Not a ruling. |
| E470 | E470 Sodium, Potassium and Calcium Salts of Fatty Acids | Source-dependent | Mushbooh, Halal if it is from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat |
| E470b | Magnesium salts of fatty acids | Source-dependent | The magnesium analogue of E470. The fatty acids can be plant or animal — the same source question as E471 and … |
| E471 | Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | Source-dependent | Halal when made from plant oil; haram when made from pork fat or non-zabiha animal fat. The label never says w… |
| E472 | E472 Various Esters of Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids | Source-dependent | Mushbooh, Halal if it is from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat |
| E472a | Acetic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides | Source-dependent | Mushbooh, Halal if it is from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat |
| E472b | Lactic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides | Source-dependent | Mushbooh, Halal if it is from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat |
| E472c | Citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides | Source-dependent | Mushbooh, Halal if it is from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat |
| E472d | Tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides | Source-dependent | Mushbooh, Halal if it is from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat |
| E472e | DATEM (diacetyltartaric esters of mono- and diglycerides) | Source-dependent | Mushbooh, Halal if it is from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat |
| E472f | Mixed acetic and tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides | Source-dependent | Mushbooh, Halal if it is from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat |
| E473 | E473 Sucrose Esters of Fatty Acids | Source-dependent | Mushbooh, Halal if it is from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat |
| E474 | E474 Sucroglycerides | Source-dependent | Mushbooh, Halal if it is from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat |
| E475 | E475 Polyglycerol Esters of Fatty Acids | Source-dependent | Mushbooh, Halal if it is from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat |
| E476 | E476 Polyglycerol Esters of Polycondensed Esters of Caster Oil | Source-dependent | Halal if it is 100% from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat |
| E477 | E477 Propane-1,2-Diol Esters of Fatty Acids | Source-dependent | Mushbooh, Halal if it is from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat |
| E478 | E478 Lactylated Fatty Acid Esters of Glycerol and Propane-1,2-Diol | Source-dependent | Halal if it is 100% from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat |
| E479B | Thermally oxidized soybean oil interacted with mono and diglycerides of fatty acids | Source-dependent | Thermally oxidized soybean oil interacted with mono and diglycerides of fatty acids (INS 479b) is classified M… |
| E479b | Thermally oxidised soya bean oil interacted with mono- and diglycerides | Source-dependent | Halal when made from plant oil; haram when made from pork fat or non-zabiha animal fat. The label never says w… |
| E481 | E481 Sodium Stearoyl-2- Lactylate | Source-dependent | Mushbooh, Halal if it is from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat |
| E482 | E482 Calcium Stearoyl-2- Lactylate | Source-dependent | Mushbooh, Halal if it is from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat |
| E483 | E483 Stearyl Tartrate | Source-dependent | Mushbooh, Halal if it is from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat FOOD INGREDIENTS NUMBERS WITH NO E-PREF… |
| E491 | E491 Sorbitan Monostearate | Source-dependent | Halal if it is 100% from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat |
| E492 | E492 Sorbitan Tristearate | Source-dependent | Halal if it is 100% from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat |
| E493 | E493 Sorbitan Monolaurate | Source-dependent | Halal if it is 100% from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat |
| E494 | E494 Sorbitan Mono-oleate | Source-dependent | Halal if it is 100% from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat |
| E495 | E495 Sorbitan Monopalmitate | Source-dependent | Halal if it is 100% from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat |
| E496 | Sorbitan Trioleate | Source-dependent | Source-dependent. May be derived from halal (plant/synthetic) or haram (animal) sources. Verify with the manuf… |
| E570 | Stearic acid | Source-dependent | Halal from plant fat — the halal industry standard; haram from pork fat. Undeclared source is doubtful. |
| E572 | Magnesium stearate | Source-dependent | The default flow-agent in vitamin tablets and capsules. Halal from plant stearic acid, haram from porcine stea… |
Mineral salt / anti-caking agent 51
| Code | Name | Status | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| E500 | E500 Sodium Carbonate | Halal | Halal |
| E501 | E501 Potassium Carbonate | Halal | Halal |
| E503 | E503 Ammonium Carbonate | Halal | Halal |
| E504 | E504 Magnesium Carbonate | Halal | Halal |
| E507 | E507 Hydrochloric Acid | Halal | Halal |
| E508 | E508 Potassium Chloride | Halal | Halal |
| E509 | E509 Calcium Chloride | Halal | Halal |
| E510 | E510 Ammonium Chloride | Halal | Halal |
| E511 | Magnesium Chloride | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source. The text below i… |
| E512 | Stannous chloride | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source. The text below i… |
| E513 | E513 Sulphuric Acid | Halal | Halal |
| E514 | E514 Sodium Sulphate | Halal | Halal |
| E515 | E515 Potassium Sulphate | Halal | Halal |
| E516 | E516 Calcium Sulphate | Halal | Halal |
| E517 | Ammonium Sulphate | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source. The text below i… |
| E518 | E518 Magnesium Sulphate | Halal | Halal |
| E520 | Almunium sulphate | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source. The text below i… |
| E521 | Alimunium Sodium Sulphate | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source. The text below i… |
| E522 | Aluminium Potassium Sulphate | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source. The text below i… |
| E523 | Aluminium Ammonium Sulphate | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source. The text below i… |
| E524 | E524 Sodium Hydroxide | Halal | Halal |
| E525 | E525 Potassium Hydroxide | Halal | Halal |
| E526 | E526 Calcium Hydroxide | Halal | Halal |
| E527 | E527 Ammonium Hydroxide | Halal | Halal |
| E528 | E528 Magnesium Hydroxide | Halal | Halal |
| E529 | E529 Calcium Oxide | Halal | Halal |
| E530 | E530 Magnesium Oxide | Halal | Halal |
| E535 | E535 Sodium Ferrocyanide | Halal | Halal |
| E536 | E536 Potassium Ferrocyanide | Halal | Halal |
| E538 | Calcium Ferrocyanide | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source. The text below i… |
| E540 | E540 Dicalcium Ferrocyanide | Halal | Halal |
| E541 | E541 Sodium Aluminium Phosphate | Halal | Halal |
| E542 | Edible bone phosphate | Source-dependent | Made from animal bone. Haram when the bone is porcine or from non-zabiha slaughter; the strict certifier table… |
| E544 | E544 Calcium Polyphosphates | Source-dependent | Mushbooh, Halal if it is from minerals, Haraam if it is from pig bones |
| E545 | E545 Ammonium Polyphosphates | Halal | Halal |
| E550 | Sodium Silicate | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source. The text below i… |
| E551 | E551 Silicon Dioxide (Silica Salt) | Halal | Halal |
| E552 | E552 Calcium Silicate | Halal | Halal |
| E553 | E553 Magnesium Silicate | Halal | Halal |
| E554 | E554 Aluminium Sodium Silicate | Halal | Halal |
| E555 | Potassium Aluminium Sillicate | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source. The text below i… |
| E556 | E556 Aluminium Calcium Silicate | Source-dependent | Mushbooh, Halal if calcium from mineral rocks, Haraam if calcium from pig bones |
| E558 | E558 Bentonite | Halal | Halal |
| E559 | E559 Kaolin (Aluminium Silicate) | Halal | Halal |
| E574 | Gluconic Acids | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source. The text below i… |
| E575 | E575 Glucono Delta-Lactone | Halal | Halal |
| E576 | E576 Sodium Gluconate | Halal | Halal |
| E577 | E577 Potassium Gluconate | Halal | Halal |
| E578 | E578 Calcium Gluconate | Halal | Halal |
| E585 | Ferrous Lactate | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source. The text below i… |
| E586 | 4-Hexylresorcinol | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source. The text below i… |
Flavour enhancer 20
| Code | Name | Status | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| E620 | E620 L-Glutamic Acid | Source-dependent | Mushbooh, Halal if it is from plant protein, Haraam if it is from pig protein |
| E621 | E621 Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) | Source-dependent | Mushbooh, Halal if all ingredients including culture media to grow culture from Halal source, Haraam if media … |
| E622 | E622 Monopotassium Glutamate | Source-dependent | Mushbooh, Halal if all ingredients including culture media to grow culture from Halal source, Haraam if media … |
| E623 | E623 Calcium Glutamate | Source-dependent | Mushbooh, Halal if all ingredients including culture media to grow culture from Halal source, Haraam if media … |
| E624 | Mono ammonium glutamate | Source-dependent | Source-dependent. May be derived from halal (plant/synthetic) or haram (animal) sources. Verify with the manuf… |
| E625 | Magnesium diglutamate | Source-dependent | Source-dependent. May be derived from halal (plant/synthetic) or haram (animal) sources. Verify with the manuf… |
| E626 | Guanylic Acid | Source-dependent | Source-dependent. May be derived from halal (plant/synthetic) or haram (animal) sources. Verify with the manuf… |
| E627 | E627 Sodium Guanylate | Source-dependent | Halal if it is obtained from sardines or baker's yeast extract. Mushbooh if it is made from brewer yeast extra… |
| E628 | Dipotassium Guanylate | Source-dependent | Source-dependent. May be derived from halal (plant/synthetic) or haram (animal) sources. Verify with the manuf… |
| E629 | Calcium Guanylate | Source-dependent | Source-dependent. May be derived from halal (plant/synthetic) or haram (animal) sources. Verify with the manuf… |
| E630 | Inosinic acid | Source-dependent | Source-dependent. May be derived from halal (plant/synthetic) or haram (animal) sources. Verify with the manuf… |
| E631 | Sodium inosinate | Source-dependent | Halal from fish (sardines) or fermentation; haram if extracted from pig meat; doubtful from brewer's yeast, a … |
| E632 | Dipotassium Inosinate | Source-dependent | Source-dependent. May be derived from halal (plant/synthetic) or haram (animal) sources. Verify with the manuf… |
| E633 | Calcium Inosinate | Source-dependent | Source-dependent. May be derived from halal (plant/synthetic) or haram (animal) sources. Verify with the manuf… |
| E634 | Calcium5-Ribonucleotide | Source-dependent | Source-dependent. May be derived from halal (plant/synthetic) or haram (animal) sources. Verify with the manuf… |
| E635 | E635 Sodium5-Ribonucleotide | Source-dependent | Mushbooh, it is a combination of E N 627 and EN 631 |
| E636 | E636 Maltol | Halal | Halal |
| E637 | E637 Ethyl Maltol | Halal | Halal |
| E640 | Glycine and its sodium salt | Source-dependent | Source-dependent. May be derived from halal (plant/synthetic) or haram (animal) sources. Verify with the manuf… |
| E650 | Zinc Acetate | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source. The text below i… |
Glazing agent, gas or sweetener 49
| Code | Name | Status | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1205 | Basic methacrylate copolymer | Unverified | Synthetic coating polymer. Searchable identity only. Do not read the word alcohol or vinyl as khamr. |
| E1206 | Neutral methacrylate copolymer | Unverified | Synthetic coating polymer. Searchable identity only. Do not read the word alcohol or vinyl as khamr. |
| E1207 | Anionic methacrylate copolymer | Unverified | Synthetic coating polymer. Searchable identity only. Do not read the word alcohol or vinyl as khamr. |
| E1208 | Polyvinylpyrrolidone-vinyl acetate copolymer | Unverified | Synthetic coating polymer. Searchable identity only. Do not read the word alcohol or vinyl as khamr. |
| E1209 | PVA-PEG graft copolymer | Unverified | Synthetic coating polymer. Searchable identity only. Do not read the word alcohol or vinyl as khamr. |
| E900 | E900 Dimethylpolysiloxane | Halal | Halal |
| E901 | E901 Beeswax | Halal | Halal |
| E902 | Candelilla Wax | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source. The text below i… |
| E903 | E903 Carnauba Wax | Halal | Halal |
| E904 | Shellac | Disputed | An insect resin used to make sweets and pills shiny. JAKIM and BPJPH reject it as haram; HalalExpo's guide lis… |
| E905 | E905 Mineral Hydrocarbons | Halal | Halal |
| E907 | E907 Refined Microcrystalline Wax | Source-dependent | Mushbooh, Halal if obtained from plant fat wax. Haraam if it is obtained from pork fat wax |
| E912 | Montan Acid Esters | Source-dependent | Source-dependent. May be derived from halal (plant/synthetic) or haram (animal) sources. Verify with the manuf… |
| E913 | Lanolin | Halal | Generally accepted as halal. Typically derived from plant or synthetic sources with no prohibited ingredients. |
| E914 | Oxidised Polyethylene Wax | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source. The text below i… |
| E925 | E925 Chlorine | Halal | Halal |
| E926 | E926 Chlorine Dioxide | Halal | Halal |
| E927 | E927 Azodicarbonamide | Halal | Halal |
| E938 | Argon | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source. The text below i… |
| E939 | Helium | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source. The text below i… |
| E941 | Nitrogen | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source. The old desk not… |
| E942 | Nitrous Oxide | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source. The text below i… |
| E943A | Butane | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source. The text below i… |
| E943B | Iso-butane | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source. The text below i… |
| E943b | Isobutane | Unverified | E943b (Isobutane) is an authorised packaging / whipping-agent hydrocarbon on the UK FSA list. Identity is conf… |
| E944 | Propane | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source. The text below i… |
| E948 | Oxygen | Unverified | E948 (Oxygen) is on the UK FSA approved-additives list. Identity is confirmed by the regulator. Muttoo does no… |
| E949 | Hydrogen | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source. The text below i… |
| E950 | Acesulphame Potassium/Sunett | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1). SANHA’s 2009 E950 page still says Status: Halaal.… |
| E951 | Aspartame/Nutrasweet | Source-dependent | E951 (Aspartame / Nutrasweet) has a doubtful status — its source can vary, so verify before consuming. |
| E952 | Cyclamic and its Calcium and Sodium Salts | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source. The text below i… |
| E953 | Isomalt | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source. The text below i… |
| E954 | Saccharin and its Calcium and Sodium Salts | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source. The old desk not… |
| E955 | Sucralose | Halal | SANHA lists E955 sucralose as halaal, source a chlorinated sucrose derivative. That is an additive-table entry… |
| E957 | Thaumatin | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source. The text below i… |
| E959 | Neohesperidine DC | Unverified | E959 (Neohesperidine DC) is on the UK FSA approved-additives list. Identity is confirmed by the regulator. Mut… |
| E960 | Steviol Glycosides | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source. The text below i… |
| E960a | Steviol glycosides from Stevia | Halal | E960 (Steviol Glycosides / Stevia) is Halal. It is extracted from the leaves of the stevia plant and contains … |
| E960c | Enzymatically produced steviol glycosides | Unverified | E960c is an authorised EU subtype of steviol glycosides with a different manufacturing route from leaf extract… |
| E960d | Glucosylated steviol glycosides | Unverified | E960d is an authorised EU subtype of steviol glycosides with a different manufacturing route from leaf extract… |
| E961 | Neotame | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source. The text below i… |
| E962 | Salt of Aspartame-Acesulfame | Halal | Generally accepted as halal. Typically derived from plant or synthetic sources with no prohibited ingredients. |
| E964 | Polyglycitol Syrup | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source. The text below i… |
| E965 | Hydrogenated Glucose Syrup | Source-dependent | E965 (Hydrogenated Glucose Syrup) has a doubtful status — its source can vary, so verify before consuming. |
| E966 | Lactitol | Source-dependent | Source-dependent. May be derived from halal (plant/synthetic) or haram (animal) sources. Verify with the manuf… |
| E967 | Xylitol | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1). SANHA’s 2009 E967 page was opened on 2026-10-02 a… |
| E968 | Erythritol | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source. The old desk not… |
| E969 | Advantame | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source. The text below i… |
| E999 | Quillaia Extract | Source-dependent | Source-dependent. Quillaia (soap bark tree) extract itself is plant-derived, but some manufacturers use alcoho… |
Miscellaneous additive 13
| Code | Name | Status | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1103 | Invertase Enzyme | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source. The text below i… |
| E1105 | Lysozyme Enzyme | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source. The text below i… |
| E1200 | Polydextrose | Source-dependent | E1200 (Polydextrose) has a doubtful status — its source can vary, so verify before consuming. |
| E1201 | Polyvinylpyrrolidone | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source was on the row th… |
| E1202 | Polyvinyl Polypyrrolidone | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source. The text below i… |
| E1517 | Glyceryl diacetate (diacetin) | Source-dependent | A glycerin acetate, the di-ester next to triacetin (E1518). Glycerin can be plant or animal, so the solvent in… |
| E1519 | Benzyl Alcohol | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source. The text below i… |
| E1521 | Polyethylene Glycol (PEG / Macrogol) | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source. The text below i… |
| E419 | Ghatti Gum | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source. The text below i… |
| E641 | L-Leucine | Source-dependent | L-Leucine: An essential amino acid, when derived from plant sources. |
| E920 | L-Cysteine | Source-dependent | A dough conditioner with four possible sources. Human hair and porcine bristle are haram; synthetic is halal; … |
| E924 | Potassium bromate | Halal | A synthetic flour-treatment salt with no animal or alcohol involvement — listed halal. (Separately, it is bann… |
| E927b | Urea (cosmetic grade) | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source. The text below i… |
Starch derivative 5
| Code | Name | Status | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1401 | Acid Treated Starch | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source. The text below i… |
| E1420 | Acetylated starch | Unverified | Modified starch (usually maize, potato or tapioca) with acetyl groups. Sibling modified starches in this catal… |
| E1422 | Acetylated distarch adipate | Unverified | A cross-linked acetylated starch used in sauces and frozen foods. Plant starch is typical. Not auto-upgraded f… |
| E1451 | Acetylated Oxidized Starch | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source. The text below i… |
| E1452 | Starch aluminium octenyl succinate | Unverified | A modified starch used mainly to encapsulate vitamins. Plant starch plus octenyl succinic anhydride. Not auto-… |
Flavouring 1
| Code | Name | Status | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1510 | Ethanol in flavourings | Disputed | The carrier inside most 'natural flavour'. Certifier thresholds directly conflict: IFANCA avoids above 0.1%, m… |
Processing aid 10
| Code | Name | Status | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1100 | Amylase Enzyme | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source. The text below i… |
| E1101 | Protease Enzyme | Source-dependent | Source-dependent. May be derived from halal (plant/synthetic) or haram (animal) sources. Verify with the manuf… |
| E1102 | Glucose oxidase | Source-dependent | Usually an Aspergillus enzyme used to scavenge oxygen in packs and dough. Microbial origin is typical; the fer… |
| E1104 | Lipases | Source-dependent | Fat-splitting enzymes used in cheese and some baking. Microbial lipase is one path; pregastric (kid/calf/lamb)… |
| E1203 | Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source. The text below i… |
| E1518 | Triacetin | Source-dependent | Triacetin: Plasticiser used in film-coated tablets; an ester of glycerin and acetic acid. Made from glycerin; … |
| E386 | Disodium Edetate (EDTA) | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source. The text below i… |
| E429 | Peptone | Source-dependent | Peptone used as a microbial growth-medium nitrogen source is source-dependent because it can be derived from a… |
| E440 | Pectin | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source. The text below i… |
| E928 | Benzoyl Peroxide/Dibenzoyl Peroxide | Unverified | Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source. The text below i… |