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Additives & E-numbers
Additives are where Halal questions often hide behind code numbers and vague label names. Use this hub for emulsifiers, colours, thickeners, sweeteners, and processing aids—especially items that may come from animal, insect, or alcohol-related sources. For the full E-number filter view, open the E-number database.
Start with the ingredient name or E-number on the pack. If the source is animal-derived, insect-derived, or not stated, treat the product as needing verification or Halal certification rather than relying on the additive name alone.
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- E901 (Beeswax) Halal
- E913 (Lanolin / wool wax) Halal
- Fish Gelatin Halal
- Gelatin Halal if verified
- Gluconic acid, GDL and gluconates (E574–E579) Halal
- Glycerin (Glycerol, E422) Halal if verified
- Glycine and L-leucine (E640, E641) Halal if verified
- Guar Gum Halal
- Gummy Bears Halal if verified
- Haribo Market-dependent
- Jell-O Halal if verified
- Jelly Beans Halal if verified
- L-Cysteine Halal if verified
- Lactic acid and lactates (E270, E325–E327, E585) Halal
- Lecithin Halal if verified
- Malic, fumaric, adipic and succinic acids (E296, E297, E350–E357, E363) Halal
- Maltodextrin Halal
- Margarine Halal if verified
- Marshmallows Halal if verified
- Methacrylate and related tablet-coating copolymers (E1205–E1209) Halal
- Mineral acids, chlorides, sulphates, hydroxides and oxides (E507–E530 selected) Halal
- Mineral colours (calcium carbonate, iron oxides, aluminium, silver, gold) Halal
- Modified starches (E1404–E1452 authorised) Halal
- Mushroom supplements Halal if verified
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