E-number database
Ascorbic acid versus ascorbyl palmitate (E300–E304)
Vitamin C and its mineral salts are Halal. Ascorbyl palmitate (E304) is a fat ester of the same vitamin, so it inherits a plant-versus-animal fatty-acid question.
| E-number | Codex INS | Name | Ruling |
|---|---|---|---|
| E300 | INS 300 | E300–E302 (Ascorbic acid and ascorbates / vitamin C) | Halal |
| E304 | INS 304 | E304 (Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid / ascorbyl palmitate) | Halal if verified · Source-dependent |
| E301 | INS 301 | Sodium ascorbate | Not yet reviewed |
| E302 | INS 302 | Calcium ascorbate | Not yet reviewed |