Preservative
Is E228 (Potassium Hydrogen sulphite) halal?
Not classified. SANHA lists E228 potassium hydrogen sulphite as halaal, source synthetic chemical. That citation is on the page. The Muttoo label was not upgraded.
Not classified. SANHA's E228 page says Status: Halaal, source synthetic chemical. The Muttoo label stays insufficient-evidence. A sulphite line is not a certificate for the pack.
What we know
Named sources are on this page. Classification: Insufficient evidence.
What we don’t know
See the sources for the limits of each position.
Why it matters
Not enough reliable source evidence to classify
What to verify
For E228 in this product: is the source plant, synthetic, or animal? If animal, which species and slaughter method?
What the sources say
Grade C cards are the old notes. They are not the current label. A later grade A or B citation is dated on its own card.
Chemical preservative.
Name: Potassium Hydrogen Sulphite Status: Halaal Source: Synthetic chemical.
How to check it yourself
Ask the manufacturer which sulphite salt is in the pack. Dried fruit and low-joule jam are uses named on the SANHA page, not a certificate for those packs.
Quick facts
| E-number | E228 |
|---|---|
| Name | Potassium Hydrogen sulphite |
| Also on labels as | potassium hydrogen sulphite, potassium hydrogen sulfite, potassium bisulphite, potassium bisulfite, INS 228, E 228 |
| Additive class | Preservative |
| Classification | Insufficient evidence |
| Source last accessed | 2026-10-05 |
Common questions
Is E228 (Potassium Hydrogen sulphite) halal?
Potassium Hydrogen sulphite is classified as Insufficient evidence. Not classified. SANHA's E228 page says Status: Halaal, source synthetic chemical. The Muttoo label stays insufficient-evidence. A sulphite line is not a certificate for the pack.
Is Potassium Hydrogen sulphite halal or haram?
On the evidence cited on this page, Potassium Hydrogen 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 Hydrogen sulphite called on ingredient labels?
It can appear as: potassium hydrogen sulphite, potassium hydrogen sulfite, potassium bisulphite, potassium bisulfite, INS 228, E 228.
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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