Antioxidant / acidity regulator
Is E304 (E304 Ascorbyl Palmitate) halal?
Halal if saturated fatty acid Palmitic acid is obtained from plant. Haraam if palmitic acid is obtained from pork fat
Halal if saturated fatty acid Palmitic acid is obtained from plant. Haraam if palmitic acid is obtained from pork fat
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 E304 in this product: is the fat from plant oil, synthetic, or animal? If animal, which species and was it slaughtered as halal?
Source
Halal if saturated fatty acid Palmitic acid is obtained from plant. Haraam if palmitic acid is obtained from pork fat
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 E304 in this product: is the fat from plant oil, synthetic, or animal? If animal, which species and was it slaughtered as halal?
Quick facts
| E-number | E304 |
|---|---|
| Name | E304 Ascorbyl Palmitate |
| Also on labels as | E304i, E304ii, E304(i), ascorbyl palmitate, ascorbyl stearate, fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid |
| Additive class | Antioxidant / acidity regulator |
| Classification | Source-dependent |
| Source last accessed | 2026-08-21 |
Common questions
Is E304 (E304 Ascorbyl Palmitate) halal?
E304 Ascorbyl Palmitate is classified as Source-dependent. Halal if saturated fatty acid Palmitic acid is obtained from plant. Haraam if palmitic acid is obtained from pork fat
Is E304 Ascorbyl Palmitate halal or haram?
On the evidence cited on this page, E304 Ascorbyl Palmitate 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.
What else is E304 Ascorbyl Palmitate called on ingredient labels?
It can appear as: E304i, E304ii, E304(i), ascorbyl palmitate, ascorbyl stearate, fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid.
Why isn't there a single yes/no answer for E304?
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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