Preservative
Is E225 (Potassium Sulphite) halal?
Not classified. A previous verified label was withdrawn on 25 Sep 2026 because this row had no external grade A or B source.
Not classified. A previous verified label was withdrawn on 25 Sep 2026 because this row had no external grade A or B source.
What we know
The name is in the catalogue so you can find it. There is not enough evidence to classify.
What we don’t know
No external A or B source (certifier or scholarly page) is on file yet.
Why it matters
Not enough reliable source evidence to classify
What to verify
For E225 in this product: is the source plant, synthetic, or animal? If animal, which species and slaughter method?
Source
Yes — E225 (Potassium Sulphite) is generally considered halal.
This is the old table line. It is not the current label. The verified label was withdrawn because that table is not an external grade A or B source on this row.
How to check it yourself
Ask the manufacturer which salt is in the pack: potassium sulphite or sodium sulphite. EU lists E225 as potassium sulphite. A SANHA page titled E225 names sodium sulfite; that page did not open, so it is not a ruling on either salt.
Quick facts
| E-number | E225 |
|---|---|
| Name | Potassium Sulphite |
| Also on labels as | potassium sulfite, potassium sulphite, INS 225, E 225 |
| Additive class | Preservative |
| Classification | Insufficient evidence |
| External A/B source | None yet |
Common questions
Is E225 (Potassium Sulphite) halal?
Potassium Sulphite is classified as Insufficient evidence. Not classified. A previous verified label was withdrawn on 25 Sep 2026 because this row had no external grade A or B source.
Is Potassium Sulphite halal or haram?
On the evidence cited on this page, Potassium Sulphite is insufficient evidence. Not enough reliable source evidence to classify Every position is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a link, so you can verify it directly.
What else is Potassium Sulphite called on ingredient labels?
It can appear as: potassium sulfite, potassium sulphite, INS 225, E 225.
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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