Antioxidant / acidity regulator
Is E302 (E302 Calcium-L-Ascorbate) halal?
Halal, if the calcium source is from mineral, Mushbooh if it is from bones
Halal, if the calcium source is from mineral, Mushbooh if it is from bones
What we know
Named sources are on this page. Classification: Source-dependent.
What we don’t know
The pack in your hand does not, by itself, name the raw material or process.
Why it matters
Doubtful until the source is known (mashbooh)
What to verify
For E302 in this product: is the source plant, synthetic, or animal? If animal, which species and slaughter method?
Source
Halal, if the calcium source is from mineral, Mushbooh if it is from bones
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.
What to ask the manufacturer
A recognised halal mark or a vegan declaration can settle this instead. If you email the brand, send one specific question:
For E302 in this product: is the source plant, synthetic, or animal? If animal, which species and slaughter method?
Quick facts
| E-number | E302 |
|---|---|
| Name | E302 Calcium-L-Ascorbate |
| Additive class | Antioxidant / acidity regulator |
| Classification | Source-dependent |
| Source last accessed | 2026-08-21 |
Common questions
Is E302 (E302 Calcium-L-Ascorbate) halal?
E302 Calcium-L-Ascorbate is classified as Source-dependent. Halal, if the calcium source is from mineral, Mushbooh if it is from bones
Is E302 Calcium-L-Ascorbate halal or haram?
On the evidence cited on this page, E302 Calcium-L-Ascorbate is source-dependent. Doubtful until the source is known (mashbooh) Every position is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a link, so you can verify it directly.
Why isn't there a single yes/no answer for E302?
Because the ruling depends on information the label does not carry — the source material, the production route, or which scholarly position you follow. This page shows each named position with a link so you can check it yourself.
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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