Ingredients & E-Codes

Comprehensive database of food additives and their Halal status.

E-Code Reference
CodeNameSourceStatusReason
E120Cochineal/CarmineInsects HARAMInsect derived (except locusts)
E441GelatinAnimal Bones/Skin HARAMMostly pig derived
E542Bone PhosphateAnimal Bones HARAMNon-Halal slaughter
E904ShellacInsects HARAMInsect secretion
E471Mono- & DiglyceridesAnimal/Plant MUSHBOOHSource verification needed
E422GlycerinAnimal/Plant MUSHBOOHSource verification needed
E920L-CysteineHuman Hair/Duck Feathers MUSHBOOHSource verification needed
E100CurcuminPlant HALALPlant derived
E300Ascorbic AcidSynthetic HALALVitamin C
E322LecithinSoy/Egg/Animal MUSHBOOHUsually soy, but check label
Critical Haram
  • E120 (Cochineal)
  • E441 (Gelatin)
  • E542 (Bone Phosphate)
  • E904 (Shellac)
  • E1000 (Cholic Acid)
  • E1510 (Ethanol)
High Risk Mushbooh
  • E471 (Mono/Diglycerides)
  • E422 (Glycerin)
  • E920 (L-Cysteine)
  • E631 (Disodium Inosinate)
  • E322 (Lecithin)
Safe Categories
  • Colors (E100-E199) *Most
  • Preservatives (E200-E299)
  • Antioxidants (E300-E399)
  • Thickeners (E400-E418)
  • Starches (E1400+)