Preservative
Is E281 (E281 Sodium Propionate) halal?
Halal
Halal
What we know
Named sources are on this page. Classification: Verified halal.
What we don’t know
This is not a factory audit and not a product certificate.
Why it matters
Permissible — origin and process documented
What to verify
For E281 in this product: is the source plant, synthetic, or animal? If animal, which species and slaughter method?
Source
Halal
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-number | E281 |
|---|---|
| Name | E281 Sodium Propionate |
| Additive class | Preservative |
| Classification | Verified halal |
| Source last accessed | 2026-08-21 |
Common questions
Is E281 (E281 Sodium Propionate) halal?
E281 Sodium Propionate is classified as Verified halal. Halal
Is E281 Sodium Propionate halal or haram?
On the evidence cited on this page, E281 Sodium Propionate 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.
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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