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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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- Sorbitol (E420) Halal
- Stevia Halal
- Sucralose Halal
- Sulphur dioxide and sulphites (E220–E228) Halal
- Synthetic azo and coal-tar colours (E102–E180 selected) Halal
- Tartaric acid and tartrates (E334–E337, E353, E354) Halal
- Taurine Halal
- Tocopherols / vitamin E (E306–E309) Halal
- Triacetin and diacetin (E1518, E1517) Halal if verified
- Whey Powder Halal if verified
- Xanthan Gum Halal
No foods match this filter.