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E-Numbers represent specific food additives, used by the food industry in the manufacture of various food products. These E-Numbers have been formulated by the European Economic Community (EEC) and are universally adopted by the food industry worldwide. Please benefit from the Search service to determine ingredients in your Product are Halaal or Haram sourced.

Product Emulsifier Codes

CodeNameDescriptionStatusClarification
E100Curcumin/TurmericColorHalalHalal if pure grind turmeric powder or granular. Mushbooh if used as liquid, the solvents has to be Halal. Haram if hidden ingredient is pork fat based emulsifier in dry mix.
E101Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)ColorMUSBOOHMushbooh (Haraam if from pork liver & Kidney, Halal if 100% plant material
E101(a)Riboflavin-5'-phosphateColorHalalHalal
E102TartrazineColorHalalHalal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal
E103Chrysoine ResorcinolColorHalalHalal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, Check Halal Status of Solvent
E104Quinoline YellowColorHalalHalal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, Check Halal Status of Solvent
E105Fast Yellow ABColorHalalHalal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, Check Halal Status of Solvent
E106Riboflavin-5-sodium PhosphateColorHalalHalal
E107Yellow 2GColorsHalalHalal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, Check Halal Status of Solvent
E110Sunset Yellow FCF / Orange Yellow SColorHalalHalal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, Check Halal Status of Solvent
E111Orange GGNColorHalalHalal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, Check Halal Status of Solvent
E120Cochineal / Carminic AcidColorHaramSource :From insect Cochineal
E122Carmoisine / AzorubineColorHalalHalal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, Check Halal Status of Solvent
E123AmaranthColorHalalHalal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, Check Halal Status of Solvent
E124Ponceau 4R / Cochineal Red AColorHalalHalal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, Check Halal Status of Solvent
E125Ponceau SXColorHalalHalal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, Check Halal Status of Solvent
E126Ponceau 6RColorHalalHalal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, Check Halal Status of Solvent
E127Erythrosine BSColorHalalHalal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, Check Halal Status of Solvent
E128Red 2GColorHalalHalal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, Check Halal Status of Solvent
E129Allura Red ACColorHalalHalal
E130Indanthrene Blue RSColorHalalHalal
E131Patent Blue VColorHalalHalal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, Check Halal Status of Solvent
E132Indigo Carmine / IdigotineColorHalalHalal if use as is as a 100% synthetic color.Check Halal Status of glycerin
E133Brilliant Blue FCFColorsHalalHalal
E140ChlorophyllColorHalalHalal if use 100% powder .Check Halal Status of Solvent
E141Copper Complex of ChlorophyllColorHalalHalal if use 100% powder .Check Halal Status of Solvent
E142Green S / Acid Brilliant Green BSColorHalalHalal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, Check Halal Status of Solvent
E143Fast Green FCFColorHalalHalal
E150Caramel Color/with chemicalsColorHalalHalal
E150aPlain caramelColorHalalHalal
E150bCaustic sulphite caramelColorHalalHalal
E150cAmmonia caramelColorHalalHalal
E150dSulphite ammonia caramelColorHalalHalal
E151Black PN / Brilliant Black BNColorHalalHalal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, Check Halal Status of Solvent
E152Carbon black (hydrocarbon)ColorHalalHalal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, Check Halal Status of Solvent
E153Carbon Black / Vegetable Carbon (Charcoal)ColorMUSBOOHAnimal or vegetable charred material
E154Brown FKColorsHalalHalal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, Check Halal Status of Solvent
E155Brown HTColorsHalalHalal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, Check Halal Status of Solvent
E160aAlpha, Beta, GammaColor - CaroteneHalalHalal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, Check Halal Status of Solvent
E160bAnnatto, Bixin, NorbixinColor - CaroteneHalalHalal
E160cCapsanthin / CapsorbinColor- CaroteneHalalHalal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, Check Halal Status of Solvent
E160dLycopeneColor - CaroteneHalalHalal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, Check Halal Status of Solvent
E160eBeta-apo-8-carotenalColor - CaroteneHalalHalal if used as 100% dry powder or granular or Halal if Veg Sign is shown Haraam if pork gelatin is used as hidden ingredient or carrier
E160fEthyl ester of Beta-apo-8-cartonoic acidColor - CaroteneHalalHalal if used as 100% dry powder or granular or Halal if Veg Sign is shown Haraam if pork gelatin is used as hidden ingredient or carrier
E161aFlavoxanthinColorHalalHalal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, Check Halal Status of Solvent
E161bLuteinColorHalalHalal if used as 100% dry powder or granular.Check Halal Status of Gycerine & Gelatin
E161cCryptoxanthinColorHalalHalal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, Check Halal Status of Solvent
E161dRubixanthinColorHalalHalal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, Check Halal Status of Solvent
E161eViolaxanthinColorHalalHalal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, Check Halal Status of Solvent
E161fRhodoxanthinColorHalalHalal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, Check Halal Status of Solvent
E161gCanthaxanthinColorMUSBOOHColor Canthaxanthin is a carotene pigment of plants.Check Halal Status of Liquid chemicals and solvents
E161hZeaxanthinColorHalalHalal
E161iCitranaxanthinColorHalalHalal
E161jAstaxanthinColorHalalHalal
E162Beetroot Red / BetaninColorHalalHalal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, Check Halal Status of Solvent
E163AnthocyaninsColorHalalHalal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, Check Halal Status of Solvent
E170Calcium Carbonate (Chalk)Color - InorganicHalalHalal if obtained from rock mineral and used as 100% dry powder or granular. Mushbooh if used as liquid,Check Halal Status of Solventl
E171Titanium DioxideColor - InorganicHalalHalal
E172Iron Oxides and HydroxidesColor - InorganicHalalHalal
E173AluminiumColor - InorganicHalalHalal
E174SilverColor - InorganicHalalHalal
E175GoldColor - InorganicHalalHalal
E180Pigment Rubine / Lithol Rubine BKColor - InorganicHalalHalal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, Check Halal Status of Solvent
E181TanninColor - InorganicHalalHalal
E200Sorbic AcidPreservativeHalalHalal
E201Soduim SorbatePreservativeHalalHalal
E202Potassium SorbatePreservativeHalalHalal
E203Calcium SorbatePreservativeHalalHalal
E210Benzoic AcidPreservativeHalalHalal
E211Sodium BenzoatePreservativeHalalHalal
E212Potassium BenzoatePreservativeHalalHalal
E213Calcium BenzoatePreservativeHalalHalal, if calcium obtained from mineral, Mushbooh if it is obtained from bones.
E214Ethyl 4-hydroxybenzoatePreservativeHalalHalal, if used as 100% dry powder or granular.Check Halal Status of Solvent
E215Ethyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, Sodium SaltPreservativeHalalHalal, if used as 100% dry powder or granular.Check Halal Status of Solvent
E216Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoatePreservativeHalalHalal, if used as 100% dry powder or granular.Check Halal Status of Solvent
E217Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, Sodium SaltPreservativeHalalHalal, if used as 100% dry powder or granular.Check Halal Status of Solvent
E218Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoatePreservativeHalalHalal, if used as 100% dry powder or granular.Check Halal Status of Solvent
E219Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, Sodium SaltPreservativeHalalHalal, if used as 100% dry powder or granular.Check Halal Status of Solvent
E220Sulphur DioxidePreservativeHalalHalal
E221Sodium SulphitePreservativeHalalHalal
E222Sodium Hydrogen SulphitePreservativeHalalHalal
E223Sodium MetabisulphitePreservativeHalalHalal
E224Potassium MetabisulphitePreservativeHalalHalal
E225Sodium SulfitePreservativeHalalHalal
E226Calcium SulphitePreservativeHalalHalal
E227Calcium Hydrogen SulphitePreservativeHalalHalal, if calcium is obtained from mineral or chemicals. Mushbooh if it is obtained from bones.
E228Potassium Hydrogen SulphitePreservativeHalalHalal
E230Biphenyl / DiphenylPreservativeHalalHalal,Check Halal Status of Solvent also
E2312-HydroxybiphenylPreservativeHalalHalal,Check Halal Status of Solvent also
E232Sodium Biphenyl-2-yl OxidePreservativeHalalHalal,Check Halal Status of Solvent also
E2332-(Thiazol-4-yl) BenzimidazolePreservativeHalalHalal,Check Halal Status of Solvent also
E234NisinPreservative - otherHalalHalal
E235NatamycinPreservativeHalalHalal
E236Formic AcidPreservativeHalalHalal
E237Sodium FormatePreservativeHalalHalal
E238Calcium FormatePreservativeHalalHalal
E239HexaminePreservative - otherHalalHalal
E240FormaldehydePreservativeHalalHalal
E242Dimethyl DicarbonatePreservativeHalalHalal
E249Potassium NitratePreservativeHalalHalal
E250Sodium NitritePreservativeHalalHalal
E251Sodium NitratePreservativeHalalHalal
E252Potassium Nitrate(Saltpetre)PreservativeMUSBOOHNatural mineral; manufactured from waste animal or vegetable materia
E260Acetic AcidMiscellaneous - AcidsHalalHalal
E261Potassium AcetateMiscellaneous - AcidsHalalHalal
262Sodium AcetateMiscellaneous - Acids and their SaltsHalalHalal
E263Calcium AcetateMiscellaneous - AcidsHalalHalal
E264Ammonium AcetatePreservativeHalalHalal
E270Lactic AcidMiscellaneous - AcidsHalalHalal if obtained other than whey. In Several countries it is always from non dairy source.
E280Propionic AcidPreservative - AcidsHalalHalal
E281Sodium PropionatePreservative- AcidsHalalHalal
E282Calcium PropionatePreservative- AcidsHalalHalal if calcium obtained from mineral, Mushbooh if it obtained from bones
E283Potassium PropionatePreservative- AcidsHalalHalal
E284Boric AcidPreservativeHalalHalal
E285Sodium TetraboratePreservativeHalalHalal
E290Carbon DioxideMiscellaneousMUSBOOHFermentation (in production of alcohol); by-product of lime manufacture.
E296Malic AcidMiscellaneous - Acids and their SaltsHalalHalal
E297Fumaric AcidMiscellaneous - Acids and their SaltsHalalHalal
E300L-Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)Antioxidants- Vitamin CHalalHalal
E301Sodium-L-AscorbateAntioxidants- Vitamin C and derivativesHalalHalal
E302Calcium-L-AscorbateAntioxidants- Vitamin C and derivativesHalalHalal, if the calcium source is from mineral, Mushbooh if it is from bones
E303Potassium AscorbateAntioxidantsHalalHalal
E304Ascorbyl PalmitateAntioxidants- Vitamin C and derivativesHalalHalal if saturated fatty acid Palmitic acid is obtained from plant.Check Halal Source of Fat
E306Natural Extracts rich in TocopherolsAntioxidants- Vitamin EHalalHalal If Tocopherol is obtained from plant fat. Haraam if Tocopherol is obtained from pork fat
E307Synthetic Alpha-TocopherolAntioxidants- Vitamin EHalalHalal only if it is made with all Halal synthetic material without alcoholic fermentation synthetic method
E308Synthetic Gamma-TocopherolAntioxidants- Vitamin EHalalHalal only if it is made with all Halal synthetic material without alcoholic fermentation synthetic method
E309Synthetic Delta-TocopherolAntioxidants- Vitamin EHalalHalal only if it is made with all Halal synthetic material without alcoholic fermentation synthetic method
E310Propyl GallateAntioxidants- otherHalalHalal
E311Octyl GallateAntioxidants- otherHalalHalal if obtained from nutgalls or plant secretion
E312Dodecyl GallateAntioxidants- otherHalalHalal if obtained from nutgalls or plant secretion. Check Halal Status of Solvent
E315Erythorbic AcidAntioxidantsHalalHalal
E316Sodium ErythorbateAntioxidantsHalalHalal
E317Erythorbin AcidAntioxidantsHalalHalal
E318Sodium ErythorbinAntioxidantsHalalHalal
E319tert-ButylhydroxyquinoneAntioxidantsHalalHalal
E320Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA)Antioxidants- otherHalalHalal if only vegetable oil is used as a carrier. Check Halal Source of Carriers. It is not available as pure 100% chemical.
E321Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT)Antioxidants- otherHalalHalal if only vegetable oil is used as a carrier. Check Halal Source of Carriers. It is not available as pure 100% chemical.
E322LecithinEmulsifiers and StabilizersHalalHalal if obtained from soy fat or egg yolk in Several countries. It is Halal in Several Countries because it is always obtained from soy fat.
E325Sodium LactateMiscellaneous - Salts of Lactic AcidHalalHalal if the lactic acid from non dairy source
E326Potassium LactateMiscellaneous - Salts of Lactic AcidHalalHalal if the lactic acid from non dairy source
E327Calcium LactateMiscellaneous - Salts of Lactic AcidHalalHalal if the lactic acid from non dairy source and calcium from mineral
E329Magnesium LactateAcidity regulatorHalalHalal
E330Citric AcidMiscellaneous - Citric Acid and its SaltsHalalHalal
E331Sodium CitratesMiscellaneous - Citric Acid and its SaltsHalalHalal
E331aSodium Dihydrogen CitrateAcidity regulatorHalalHalal
E331bDisodium CitrateAcidity regulatorHalalHalal
E331cTrisodium CitrateAcidity regulatorHalalHalal
E332Potassium CitratesMiscellaneous - Citric Acid and its SaltsHalalHalal
E333Calcium CitratesMiscellaneous - Citric Acid and its SaltsHalalHalal if calcium source is not from bones
E334Tartaric AcidMiscellaneous - Tartaric Acid and its SaltsMUSBOOHHalal, if it is not obtained from wine by-product, In Several countries it is Halal because it is obtained from un-fermented grapes.
E335Sodium TartratesMiscellaneous - Tartaric Acid and its SaltsMUSBOOHHalal, if it is not obtained from wine by-product, In Several countries it is Halal because it is obtained from un-fermented grapes.
E336Potassium Tartrates (Cream of Tartar)Miscellaneous - Tartaric Acid and its SaltsMUSBOOHHalal, if it is not obtained from wine by-product, In Several countries it is Halal because it is obtained from un-fermented grapes.
E337Potassium Sodium TartratesMiscellaneous - Tartaric Acid and its SaltsMUSBOOHHalal, if it is not obtained from wine by-product, In Several countries it is Halal because it is obtained from un-fermented grapes.
E338Orthophosphoric AcidMiscellaneous - Phosphoric Acid and its SaltsHalalHalal
E339aSodium PhosphatesMiscellaneous - Phosphoric Acid and its SaltsHalalHalal
E339bdiSodium hydrogen orthophosphateAcidity regulatorHalalHalal
E339ctriSodium hydrogen orthophosphateAcidity regulatorHalalHalal
E340aPotassium PhosphatesAcidity regulatorHalalHalal
E340bDiPotassium hydrogen orthophosphateAcidity regulatorHalalHalal
E340cTriPotassium orthophosphateAcidity regulatorHalalHalal
E341aCalcium PhosphatesMiscellaneous - Phosphoric Acid and its SaltsHalalHalal if calcium from mineral source
E341bCalcium Hydrogen OrthophosphateAcidity regulatorHalalHalal
E341ctriCalcium diorthophosphateAcidity regulatorHalalHalal
E343Monomagnesium PhosphateAcidity regulatorHalalHalal
E350Sodium MalateMiscellaneous - Salts of Malic AcidHalalHalal
E351Potassium MalateMiscellaneous - Salts of Malic AcidHalalHalal
E352Calcium MalateMiscellaneous - Salts of Malic AcidHalalHalal
E353Metataric AcidMiscellaneous - Salts of Malic AcidMUSBOOHfrom wine or synthetic. Check source of tartaric acid.
E354Calcium TartrateAcidity regulatorMUSBOOHfrom wine or synthetic. Check source of tartaric acid.
E355Adipic AcidMiscellaneous - Salts of Malic AcidHalalHalal
E356Sodium AdipateAcidity regulatorHalalChech Source :synthetic Chemical is OK
E357Potassium AdipateAcidity regulatorHalalChech Source :synthetic Chemical is OK
E363Succinic AcidMiscellaneous - Salts of Malic AcidHalalHalal
E365Sodium FumarateAcidity regulatorHalalHalal
E366Potassium FumarateAcidity regulatorHalalHalal
E367Calcium FumarateAcidity regulatorHalalHalal
E3701,4-HeptonolactoneAcidity regulatorHalalHalal
E375Nicotinic AcidMiscellaneous - Salts of Malic AcidHalalHalal
E380Triammonium CitrateMiscellaneous - Salts of Malic AcidHalalHalal
E381Ammonium Ferric CitrateMiscellaneous - Salts of Malic AcidHalalHalal
E385Calcium Disodium EDTAMiscellaneous - Salts of Malic AcidHalalHalal
E400Alginic AcidEmulsifiers and Stabilizers - AlginatesHalalHalal
E401Sodium AlginateEmulsifiers and Stabilizers - AlginatesHalalHalal
E402Potassium AlginateEmulsifiers and Stabilizers - AlginatesHalalHalal
E403Ammonium AlginateEmulsifiers and Stabilizers - AlginatesHalalHalal
E404Calcium AlginateEmulsifiers and Stabilizers - AlginatesHalalHalal
E405Propane-1,2-Diol AlginateEmulsifiers and Stabilizers - AlginatesHalalHalal
E406AgarEmulsifiers and Stabilizers - other plant gumsHalalHalal
E407CarrageenanEmulsifiers and Stabilizers - other plant gumsHalalHalal
E407aProcessed Eucheuma SeaweedEmulsifiers and StabilizerHalalHalal
E410Locust Bean Gum (Carob Gum)Emulsifiers and Stabilizers - other plant gumsHalalHalal
E412Guar GumEmulsifiers and Stabilizers - other plant gumsHalalHalal
E413TragacanthEmulsifiers and Stabilizers - other plant gumsHalalHalal.
E414Gum Acacia (Gum Arabic)Emulsifiers and Stabilizers - other plant gumsHalalHalal
E415Xanthan GumEmulsifiers and Stabilizers - other plant gumsHalalHalal
E416Karaya GumEmulsifiers and StabilizersHalalHalal
E417Tara GumEmulsifiers and StabilizersHalalHalal
E418Gellan gumEmulsifiers and StabilizersHalalHalal
E420SorbitolEmulsifiers and StabilizersHalalHalal
E420iiSorbitol SyrupEmulsifiers and StabilizersHalalHalal
E421MannitolSugar AlcoholsHalalHalal
E422GlycerolSugar AlcoholsMUSBOOHMushbooh, called Glycerin In Several countries , Halal if it is from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat
E425Konjac gumEmulsifiers and Stabilizers - Fatty Acid derivativesHalalHalal
E426Soyabean HemicelluloseEmulsifiers and Stabilizers - Fatty Acid derivativesHalalHalal
E430Polyoxyethane (8) StearateEmulsifiers and Stabilizers - Fatty Acid derivativesMUSBOOHCheck source Haram if Pork
E431Polyoxyethane (40) StearateEmulsifiers and Stabilizers - Fatty Acid derivativesMUSBOOHFatty Acid derivatives. Veg Sign indicates that only vegetable fat is used as a source.
E432Polyoxyethane (20) Sorbitan / Polysorbate 20Emulsifiers and Stabilizers - Fatty Acid derivativesHalalFatty Acid derivatives. Veg Sign indicates that only vegetable fat is used as a source.
E433Polyoxyethane (20) Sorbitan Mono-oleate / Polysorbate 80Emulsifiers and Stabilizers - Fatty Acid derivativesMUSBOOHHalal if it is 100% from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat
E434Polyoxyethane (20) Sorbitan Monopalmitate / Polysorbate 40Emulsifiers and Stabilizers - Fatty Acid derivativesHalalHalal if it is 100% from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat
E435Polyoxyethane (20) Sorbitan Monostearate / Polysorbate 60Emulsifiers and Stabilizers - Fatty Acid derivativesMUSBOOHHalal if it is 100% from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat
E436Polyoxyethane (20) Sorbitan Tristearate / Polysorbate 65Emulsifiers and Stabilizers - Fatty Acid derivativesMUSBOOHHalal if it is 100% from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat
E440aPectinEmulsifiers and Stabilizers - Pectin and derivativesHalalHalal
E440bAmidated PectinEmulsifiers and Stabilizers - Pectin and derivativesMUSBOOHTreatment of pectin with ammonia. Check that source of pectin is not from cider making.
E441GelatinGelling AgentMUSBOOHFrom animal skin, tendons, ligaments, & bone. Check For Pork and Other Animal Fat
E442Emulsifier YNEmulsifiers and Stabilizers - Pectin and derivativesMUSBOOHIt could be obtained either vegetable fat or animal fat. Veg Sign indicates that only vegetable fat is used as a source.r oil.
E444Sucrose Acetate IsobutyrateEmulsifiers and Stabilizers - Pectin and derivativesHalalHalal
E445Glycerol Esters of Wood RosinEmulsifiers and Stabilizers - Pectin and derivativesMUSBOOHCheck source of glycerine
E450a,b,cSodium and Potassium Phosphates and PolyphosphatesEmulsifiers and Stabilizers - Pectin and derivativesHalalHalal
E450bpentaSodium TriphosphateEmulsifiers and Stabilizers - Pectin and derivativesHalalHalal
E450cSodium PolyphosphatesEmulsifiers and Stabilizers - Pectin and derivativesHalalHalal
E450vTetrapotassium PyrophosphateEmulsifiers and Stabilizers - Pectin and derivativesHalalHalal
E451Tetrapotassium PyrophosphateEmulsifiers and Stabilizers - Pectin and derivativesHalalCheck the source of Phosphate in Several Countries is also obtained from animal bones. Veg Sign indicates that only vegetable fat is used as a source.r oil. In Several countries it is obtained from minerals and it is Halal.
E452TriphosphatesEmulsifiers and Stabilizers - Pectin and derivativesHalalCheck the source of Phosphate in Several Countries is also obtained from animal bones. Veg Sign indicates that only vegetable fat is used as a source.r oil. In Several countries it is obtained from minerals and it is Halal.
E459Beta-cyclodextrinEmulsifiers and Stabilizers - Pectin and derivativesHalalHalal
E460Microcrystalline / Powdered CelluloseEmulsifiers and Stabilizers - Cellulose and derivativesHalalHalal
E461MethylcelluloseEmulsifiers and Stabilizers - Cellulose and derivativesHalalHalal
E462Ethyl CelluloseEmulsifiers and Stabilizers - Cellulose and derivativesHalalHalal
E463HydroxypropylcelluloseEmulsifiers and Stabilizers - Cellulose and derivativesHalalHalal
E464Hydroxypropyl-MethylcelluloseEmulsifiers and Stabilizers - Cellulose and derivativesHalalHalal
E465EthylmethylcelluloseEmulsifiers and Stabilizers - Cellulose and derivativesHalalHalal
E466Carboxymethylcellulose, Sodium SaltEmulsifiers and Stabilizers - Cellulose and derivativesHalalHalal
E467Ethylhydroxyethyl CelluloseEmulsifiers and Stabilizers - Pectin and derivativesHalalHalal
E468Crosslinked Sodium Carboxymethyl CelluloseEmulsifiers and Stabilizers - Pectin and derivativesHalalHalal
E469Enzymetically Hydrolysed Carboxymethyl CelluloseEmulsifiers and Stabilizers - Pectin and derivativesHalalHalal
E470Sodium, Potassium and Calcium Salts of Fatty AcidsEmulsifiers and Stabilizers - salts or Esters of Fatty AcidsMUSBOOHMushbooh, Halal if it is from plant fat, Haraam if it is from porkl fat
E470bMagnesium Salts of Fatty AcidsEmulsifiers and Stabilizers - Pectin and derivativesMUSBOOHMushbooh, Halal if it is from plant fat, Haraam if it is from porkl fat
E471Mono-and Diglycerides of Fatty AcidsEmulsifiers and Stabilizers - salts or Esters of Fatty AcidsMUSBOOHMushbooh, Halal if it is from plant fat, Haraam if it is from porkl fat
E472Various Esters of Mono-and Diglycerides of Fatty AcidsEmulsifiers and Stabilizers - salts or Esters of Fatty AcidsMUSBOOHMushbooh, Halal if it is from plant fat, Haraam if it is from porkl fat
E472bLactoglyceridesEmulsifiers and Stabilizers - Pectin and derivativesMUSBOOHMushbooh, Halal if it is from plant fat, Haraam if it is from porkl fat
E472cCitroglyceridesEmulsifiers and Stabilizers - Pectin and derivativesMUSBOOHMushbooh, Halal if it is from plant fat, Haraam if it is from porkl fat
E472dTartaric acid glycerol estersEmulsifiers and Stabilizers - Pectin and derivativesMUSBOOHMushbooh, Halal if it is from plant fat, Haraam if it is from porkl fat
E472eAcetyltartaric acid glycerol estersEmulsifiers and Stabilizers - Pectin and derivativesMUSBOOHCheck Source of Fat if Soy or Plant Fat then halal if pork then Haraam
E472fMixed Acetic & Tartaric Acid Esters of Mono & DiglEmulsifiers and Stabilizers - Pectin and derivativesMUSBOOHCheck sourse of tartaric acid, glycerine, & fatty acids.
E473Sucrose Esters of Fatty AcidsEmulsifiers and Stabilizers - salts or Esters of Fatty AcidsMUSBOOHMushbooh, Halal if it is from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat
E474SucroglyceridesEmulsifiers and Stabilizers - salts or Esters of Fatty AcidsMUSBOOHMushbooh, Halal if it is from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat
E475Polyglycerol Esters of Fatty AcidsEmulsifiers and Stabilizers - salts or Esters of Fatty AcidsMUSBOOHMushbooh, Halal if it is from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat
E476Polyglycerol Esters of Polycondensed Esters of Caster OilEmulsifiers and Stabilizers - salts or Esters of Fatty AcidsMUSBOOHHalal if it is 100% from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat
E477Propane-1,2-Diol Esters of Fatty AcidsEmulsifiers and Stabilizers - salts or Esters of Fatty AcidsMUSBOOHMushbooh, Halal if it is from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat
478Lactylated Fatty Acid Esters of Glycerol and Propane-1,2-DiolEmulsifiers and Stabilizers - salts or Esters of Fatty AcidsMUSBOOHHalal if it is 100% from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat
E479bThermally oxidized Soya Bean Oil interacted with MEmulsifiers and Stabilizers - salts or Esters of Fatty AcidsMUSBOOHCheck source of fatty acids & glycerine
E481Sodium Stearoyl-2-LactylateEmulsifiers and Stabilizers - salts or Esters of Fatty AcidsMUSBOOHMushbooh, Halal if it is from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat
E482Calcium Stearoyl-2-LactylateEmulsifiers and Stabilizers - salts or Esters of Fatty AcidsMUSBOOHMushbooh, Halal if it is from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat
E483Stearyl TartrateEmulsifiers and Stabilizers - salts or Esters of Fatty AcidsMUSBOOHMushbooh, Halal if it is from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat
E491Sorbitan MonostearateEmulsifiers and Stabilizers - salts or Esters of Fatty AcidsMUSBOOHHalal if it is 100% from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat
E492Sorbitan TristearateEmulsifiers and Stabilizers - salts or Esters of Fatty AcidsMUSBOOHHalal if it is 100% from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat
E493Sorbitan MonolaurateEmulsifiers and Stabilizers - salts or Esters of Fatty AcidsHalalHalal if it is 100% from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat
E494Sorbitan Mono-oleateEmulsifiers and Stabilizers - salts or Esters of Fatty AcidsMUSBOOHHalal if it is 100% from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat
E495Sorbitan MonopalmitateEmulsifiers and Stabilizers - salts or Esters of Fatty AcidsHalalHalal if it is 100% from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat
E496SorbitanEmulsifiers and Stabilizers - salts or Esters of Fatty AcidsMUSBOOHSalts or Esters of Fatty Acids. Suitable for vegetarian label indicates that only vegetable fat is used as a source
E500Sodium Carbonate / Sodium BicarbonateMiscellaneous - Acids and Salts: CarbonatesHalalHalal
E501Potassium CarbonateMiscellaneous - Acids and Salts: CarbonatesHalalHalal
E503Ammonium CarbonateMiscellaneous - Acids and Salts: CarbonatesHalalHalal
E504Magnesium CarbonateMiscellaneous - Acids and Salts: CarbonatesHalalHalal
E507Hydrochloric AcidMiscellaneous - Acids and Salts: Hydrochloric Acid and its SaltsHalalHalal
E508Potassium ChlorideMiscellaneous - Acids and Salts: Hydrochloric Acid and its SaltsHalalHalal
E509Calcium ChlorideMiscellaneous - Acids and Salts: Hydrochloric Acid and its SaltsHalalHalal
E510Ammonium ChlorideMiscellaneous - Acids and Salts: Hydrochloric Acid and its SaltsHalalHalal
E511Magnesium ChlorideMiscellaneous - Acids and Salts: Hydrochloric Acid and its SaltsHalalHalal
E512Stannous ChlorideMiscellaneous - Acids and Salts: Hydrochloric Acid and its SaltsHalalHalal
E513Sulphuric AcidMiscellaneous - Acids and Salts: Sulphuric Acid and its SaltsHalalHalal
E514Sodium SulphateMiscellaneous - Acids and Salts: Sulphuric Acid and its SaltsHalalHalal
E515Potassium SulphateMiscellaneous - Acids and Salts: Sulphuric Acid and its SaltsHalalHalal
E516Calcium SulphateMiscellaneous - Acids and Salts: Sulphuric Acid and its SaltsHalalHalal
E517Ammonium SulphateMiscellaneous - Acids and Salts: Sulphuric Acid and its SaltsHalalHalal
E518Magnesium SulphateMiscellaneous - Acids and Salts: Sulphuric Acid and its SaltsHalalHalal
E519Copper (II) SulphatePreservativeHalalHalal
E520Aluminium Sulphatefirming agentHalalHalal
E520Aluminium Sodium Sulphatefirming agentHalalHalal
E522Aluminium Potassium SulphateAcidity regulatorHalalHalal
E523Aluminium Ammonium SulphateAcidity regulatorHalalHalal
E524Sodium HydroxideMiscellaneous - AlkalisHalalHalal
E525Potassium HydroxideMiscellaneous - AlkalisHalalHalal
E526Calcium HydroxideMiscellaneous - AlkalisHalalHalal
E527Ammonium HydroxideMiscellaneous - AlkalisHalalHalal
E528Magnesium HydroxideMiscellaneous - AlkalisHalalHalal
E529Calcium OxideMiscellaneous - AlkalisHalalHalal
E530Magnesium OxideMiscellaneous - AlkalisHalalHalal
E535Sodium FerrocyanideMiscellaneous - other SaltsHalalHalal
E536Potassium FerrocyanideMiscellaneous - other SaltsHalalHalal
E538Calcium FerrocyanideCalcium FerrocyanideHalalHalal
E540Dicalcium FerrocyanideMiscellaneous - other SaltsHalalHalal
E541Sodium Aluminium PhosphateMiscellaneous - other SaltsHalalHalal
E542Edible Bone Phosphate (Bone-Meal)Miscellaneous - Anti-Caking AgentsMUSBOOHHalal if the bones from zabiha slaughtered beef.
E543Calcium Sodium PolyphosphateMiscellaneous - Anti-Caking AgentsHalalHalal
E544Calcium PolyphosphatesMiscellaneous - Anti-Caking AgentsHalalMushbooh, Halal if it is from minerals, Haraam if it is from pig bones
E545Ammonium PolyphosphatesMiscellaneous - Anti-Caking AgentsHalalMushbooh, Halal if it is from minerals, Haraam if it is from pig bones
E550Sodium SilicateMiscellaneous - Anti-Caking AgentsHalalHalal
E551Silicon Dioxide (Silica Salt)Miscellaneous - Silicon SaltsHalalHalal
E552Calcium SilicateMiscellaneous - Silicon SaltsHalalHalal
E553aMagnesium SilicateMiscellaneous - Silicon SaltsHalalHalal
E553Magnesium Silicate / Magnesium Trisilicate (Talc)Miscellaneous - Silicon SaltsHalalHalal
E554Aluminium Sodium SilicateMiscellaneous - Silicon SaltsHalalHalal
E555Pottasium Aluminium SilicateMiscellaneous - Silicon SaltsHalalHalal
E556Aluminium Calcium SilicateMiscellaneous - Silicon SaltsHalalMushbooh, Halal if calcium from mineral rocks, Haraam if calcium from pig bones
E558BentoniteMiscellaneous - other compoundsHalalHalal
E559Kaolin (Aluminium Silicate)Miscellaneous - other compoundsHalalHalal
E570Stearic AcidMiscellaneous - other compoundsMUSBOOHMushbooh,Check Source of Fat if Soy or Plamtl Fat then halal if pork then Haraam
E572Magnesium StearateMiscellaneous - other compoundsMUSBOOHMushbooh,Check Source of Fat if Soy or Plamtl Fat then halal if pork then Haraam
E574Gluconic AcidMiscellaneous - other compoundsHalalHalal
E575Glucono Delta-LactoneMiscellaneous - other compoundsHalalHalal
E576Sodium GluconateMiscellaneous - other compoundsHalalHalal
E577Potassium GluconateMiscellaneous - other compoundsHalalHalal
E578Calcium GluconateMiscellaneous - other compoundsHalalHalal
E579Ferrous GluconateMiscellaneous - other compoundsHalalHalal
E585Ferrous LactateMiscellaneous - other compoundsHalalHalal
E5864-HexylresorcinolMiscellaneous - other compoundsHalalHalal
E620L-Glutamic AcidMiscellaneous - Flavour EnhancersHalalHalal if it is from plant protein, Haraam if it is from pig protein
E621Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)Miscellaneous - Flavour EnhancersHalalHalal if all ingredients including culture media to grow culture from Halal source, Haraam if media is from pork fat
E622Monopotassium GlutamateMiscellaneous - Flavour EnhancersHalalHalal if all ingredients including culture media to grow culture from Halal source, Haraam if media is from pork fat
E623Calcium GlutamateMiscellaneous - Flavour EnhancersHalalHalal if all ingredients including culture media to grow culture from Halal source, Haraam if media is from pork fat
E624Monoammonium GlutamateMiscellaneous - Flavour EnhancersHalalHalal
E625Magnesium DiglutamateMiscellaneous - Flavour EnhancersHalalHalal
E625Guanylic acidMiscellaneous - Flavour EnhancersHalalHalal
E627Sodium GuanylateMiscellaneous - Flavour EnhancersHalalHalal if it is obtained from sardines or baker's yeast extract. Mushbooh if it is made from brewer yeast extract, a by-product of beer making
E628Dipotassium GuanylateMiscellaneous - Flavour EnhancersHalalHalal
E629Calcium GuanylateMiscellaneous - Flavour EnhancersHalalHalal
E630Inosinic AcidMiscellaneous - Flavour EnhancersMUSBOOHTorula yeast is grown on alcohol In Several countries to obtain Nucleotide which is mostly used in infant baby formula. In Several countries if Torula yeast grown on sugar cane and Inosinic acid is obtained from it then it is Halal otherwise it is not Halal
E631Sodium 5-InosinateMiscellaneous - Flavour EnhancersMUSBOOHIn Several countries if it is obtained from non alcoholic fermantation by bacteria on sugar or from sugarcane itself then it is Halal but if it is obtained from Torula yeast grown on alcohol then disodium Inosinate is not Halal.
E632Sodium 5-InosinateMiscellaneous - Flavour EnhancersMUSBOOHA flavor enhancer, IMP or inosine monophosphate is a nucleotide commercially obtained from Torula Yeast. Torula yeast is grown on alcohol In Several countries to obtain Nucleotide which is mostly used in infant baby formula. In Several countries if Torula yeast grown on sugar cane and Inosinic acid is obtained from it then it is Halal otherwise it is not Halal.
E633Calcium InosinateMiscellaneous - Flavour EnhancersMUSBOOHTorula yeast is grown on alcohol In Several countries to obtain Nucleotide which mostly used in infant baby formula. In Several countries if Torula yeast grown on sugar cane and Sodium Inosinate is obtained from it then it is Halal otherwise it is not Halal.
E634Calcium 5-ribonucleotidesMiscellaneous - Flavour EnhancersMUSBOOHTorula yeast is grown on alcohol In Several countries to obtain Nucleotide which is mostly used in infant baby formula. In Several countries if Torula yeast grown on sugar cane and Calcium5-Ribonucleotide is obtained from it then it is Halal otherwise it is not Halal.
E635Sodium5-RibonucleotideMiscellaneous - Flavour EnhancersMUSBOOHMushbooh, it is a combination of E N 627 and EN 631
E636MaltolMiscellaneous - Flavour EnhancersHalalHalal
E637Ethyl MaltolMiscellaneous - Flavour EnhancersHalalHalal
E640Glycine & its Sodium SaltMiscellaneous - Flavour EnhancersMUSBOOHCheck Source of Glycin how is obtained
E650Zinc AcetateMiscellaneous - Flavour EnhancersHalalHalal
E900DimethylpolysiloxaneMiscellaneous - Flavour EnhancersHalalHalal
E901BeeswaxMiscellaneous - Glazing AgentsHalalHalal
E902Candelilla WaxMiscellaneous - Glazing AgentsHalalHalal
E903Carnauba WaxMiscellaneous - Glazing AgentsHalalHalal
E904ShellacMiscellaneous - Glazing AgentsHalalHalal if no if it is not treated with alcohol, two types of shellac is available, the Halal type is not treated with alcohol but other type is treated with alcohol. A gummy secretion material from the pores of a insect Coccus lacca that feed on Palas trees in India and South Asia. This gummy material is called Lac. Manufactured by Indian companies.
E905Mineral HydrocarbonsMiscellaneous - Glazing AgentsHalalHalal
E905aMineral OilMiscellaneous - Glazing AgentsHalalHalal
E906Gum BenzoicMiscellaneous - Glazing AgentsHalalHalal
E907Refined Microcrystalline WaxMiscellaneous - Glazing AgentsHalalMushbooh, Halal if obtained from plant fat wax. Haraam if it is obtained from pork fat wax
E908Rice Bran WaxMiscellaneous - Glazing AgentsHalalHalal
E910L-CysteineMiscellaneous - Glazing AgentsMUSBOOHCheck Source: Human hair; feathers; or synthetic
E912Montanic acid estersMiscellaneous - Glazing AgentsHalalHalal
E913LanolinMiscellaneous - Glazing AgentsHalalHalal
E914Oxidised Polyethylene WaxMiscellaneous - Glazing AgentsHalalHalal
E915Esters of ColophonyMiscellaneous - Glazing AgentsMUSBOOHCheck source of these fats
E920L-Cysteine HydrochlorideMiscellaneous - Compounds used to treat FlourMUSBOOHCheck Source: animal or human hair; chicken feathers; or synthetic.
E921L-CystineImproving agentMUSBOOHCheck Source: Human hair; feathers; or synthetic
E922Potassium PersulphateImproving agentHalalHalal
E923Ammonium PersulphateImproving agentHalalHalal
E924Potassium BromateMiscellaneous - Compounds used to treat FlourHalalHalal
E925ChlorineMiscellaneous - Compounds used to treat FlourHalalHalal
E926Chlorine DioxideMiscellaneous - Compounds used to treat FlourHalalHalal
E927AzodicarbonamideMiscellaneous - Compounds used to treat FlourHalalHalal
E927bCarbamideImproving agentHalalHalal
E928Benzoyl PeroxideBleachHalalHalal
E930Calcium PeroxideBleachHalalHalal
E938ArgonPacking gasHalalHalal
E939HeliumPacking gasHalalHalal
E940DichlorodifluoromethanePacking gasHalalHalal
E941NitrogenPropellantHalalHalal
E942Nitrous OxidePropellantHalalHalal
E943aButanePropellantHalalHalal
E943bIsobutanePropellantHalalHalal
E944PropanePropellantHalalHalal
E948OxygenPacking gasHalalHalal
E949HydrogenPacking gasHalalHalal
E950Acesulfame KSweetnerHalalHalal
E951AspartameSweetnerHalalHalal
E952(i)Cylamic AcidSweetnerHalalHalal
E952(iiii)Calcium CyclamateSweetnerHalalHalal
E953IsomaltSweetnerHalalHalal
E954Saccharin and its SaltsSweetnerHalalHalal
E955SucraloseSweetnerHalalHalal
E957ThaumatinSweetnerHalalHalal
E959Neohesperidine DihydroChalconeFlavour EnhancerHalalHalal
E962Salt of Aspartame-AcesulfameHalalHalal
E965MaltitolStablizerHalalHalal
E965{ii}Maltitol SyrupSweetnerHalalHalal
E966LactitolSweetnerHalalHalal
E967XylitolSweetnerHalalHalal
E968ErythritolSweetnerHalalHalal
E999Quillaia ExtractFoaming AgentHalalCheck Source Soap bark tree but extract is extracted with alcohol.
E1000Cholic AcidEmulsifierMUSBOOHMusbooh
E1100AmylaseStablizerHalalHalal
E1101ProteaseStablizerMUSBOOHCan by obtained from animal or plant. A Green Dot on the package of food product in India indicate it is from plant
E1103InvertaseStablizerHalalHalal
E1105LysozymePreservativeHalalHalal
E1200PolydextroseStablizerHalalHalal
E1201PolyvinylpyrrolidoneStablizerHalalHalal
E1202PolyvinylpolypyrrolidoneStablizerHalalHalal
E1203Monostarch PhosphateStablizerHalalHalal
E1400DextrinThickening AgentHalalHalal
E1401Modified StarchThickening AgentHalalHalal
E1402Alkaline Modified StarchThickening AgentHalalHalal
E1403Bleached StarchThickening AgentHalalHalal
E1404Oxidised StarchThickening AgentHalalHalal
E1405Enzyme Treated StarchStarchMUSBOOHCheck Source of Phosphate in Several countries is also obtained from animal bones. Veg Sign on food package indicates that it is obtained from from mineral."
E1410PhosphateThickening AgentMUSBOOHCheck Source of Phosphate in Several countries is also obtained from animal bones. Veg Sign on food package indicates that it is obtained from from mineral."
E1412Distarch PhosphateThickening AgentMUSBOOHCheck Source of Phosphate in Several countries is also obtained from animal bones. Veg Sign on food package indicates that it is obtained from from mineral."
E1413Phoshated Distarch PhosphateThickening AgentHalalHalal
E1414Acetylated Distarch PhosphateThickening AgentHalalHalal
E1420Acetylated StarchThickening AgentHalalHalal
E1421Acetylated StarchThickening AgentHalalHalal
E1422Acetylated Distarch AdipateThickening AgentHalalHalal
E1423Acetylated Distarch GlycerolThickening AgentMUSBOOHCheck source of glycerine.
E1430Distarch GlycerineThickening AgentMUSBOOHCheck source of glycerine.
E1440Hydroxypropyl StarchThickening AgentHalalHalal
E1441Hydroxy Propyl Distarch GlycerineThickening AgentMUSBOOHCheck source of glycerine.
E1442Hydroxypropyl Distarch PhosphateThickening AgentHalalHalal
E1443Hydroxy Propyl Starch GlycerolThickening AgentMUSBOOHCheck source of glycerine.
E1450Starch Sodium Octenyl SuccinateThickening AgentHalalHalal
E1451Acetylated Oxidised StarchThickening AgentHalalHalal
E1505Triethyl CitrateFoaming AgentHalalHalal
E1510EthanolAdditional ChemicalMUSBOOHChemical synthesis. Synthetic product is accepted as a carrier in quantities less than 0.5%
E1517DiacetateFlavour SolventMUSBOOHCheck source of Glyceryl
E1518Glyceryl TriacetateFlavour SolventMUSBOOHCheck source of Glyceryl
E1519Benzyl AlcoholHemuctantHalalHalal
E1520Propylene GlycolHemuctantHalalHalal