WHAT IS HALAL...?
WHAT IS HARAAM...?
Haram: Haram is a Quranic term which means prohibited or unlawful. Haram foods and drinks are absolutely prohibited by Allah. Eating Haram is forbidden for every Muslim.
WHAT IS MASHBOOH...?
Mashbooh: Mashbooh is an Arabic term which means suspected and cover a grey area between Halal and Haraam. If one does not know the Halal or Harm status of a particular food or drink, such a food or drink is doubtful. A practicing Muslims prevents himself from consuming doubtful things.
Other words you may come across are Makrooh
meaning ‘religiously discouraged’ or ‘disliked’ and Dhabiha meaning ‘slaughtered according to Islamic method’.
E CODES
E codes are codes sometimes found on food labels in the European Union (GB, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Portugal, etc.) The code indicates an ingredient which is some type of food additive. The E indicates that it is a "European Union approved" food additive.
If you never saw one before, probably you don't live in the European Union. Other countries have different food labelling laws. Even inside the EU, sometimes they use the code, sometimes they still write the word.
E Codes:
E101 Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), formerly called lactoflavin (Vitamin G) [Colouring] [likely to be GM] mushbooh
E101a Riboflavin-5'-Phosphate [Colouring] [likely to be GM] mushbooh
E102 Tartrazine [Colouring] [possible allergic reaction] halal
E103 Chrysoine Resorcinol [Colouring] ?
E104 Quinoline Yellow [Colouring] [possible allergic reaction] halal
E105 Fast Yellow AB [Colouring] ?
E106 Riboflavin-5-Sodium Phosphate [Colouring] mushbooh
E107 Yellow 2G [Colouring] ?
E110 Sunset Yellow FCF, Orange Yellow S [Colouring] halal
E111 Orange GGN [Colouring] ?
E120 Cochineal, Carminic acid, Carmines [Colouring] [animal origin] haram
E121 Orcein, Orchil [Colouring] ?
E122 Carmoisine, Azorubine [Colouring] halal
E123 Amaranth [Colouring] halal
E124 Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A, Brilliant Scarlet 4R [Colouring] halal
E125 Scarlet GN [Colouring] ?
E126 Ponceau 6R [Colouring] ?
E127 Erythrosine [Colouring] halal
E128 Red 2G [Colouring] halal
E129 Allura Red AC [Colouring] halal
E130 Indanthrene blue RS [Colouring] ?
E131 Patent Blue V [Colouring] halal
E132 Indigo carmine, Indigotine [Colouring] halal
E133 Brilliant Blue FCF [Colouring] halal
E140 Chlorophylls and Chlorophyllins: (i) Chlorophylls (ii) Chlorophyllins [Colouring] haram
E141 Copper complexes of chlorophylls and chlorophyllins (i) Copper complexes of chlorophylls (ii) Copper complexes of chlorophyllins [Colouring] haram
E142 Greens S [Colouring] [possible allergic reaction] halal
E150a Plain Caramel [Colouring] [likely to be GM] halal
E150b Caustic sulphite caramel [Colouring] [likely to be GM] halal
E150c Ammonia caramel [Colouring] [likely to be GM] halal
E150d Sulphite ammonia caramel [Colouring] [likely to be GM] halal
E151 Black PN, Brilliant Black BN [Colouring] halal
E152 Black 7984 [Colouring] ?
E153 Carbon black, Vegetable carbon [Colouring] [likely to be GM] mushbooh
E154 Brown FK, Kipper Brown [Colouring] halal
E155 Brown HT, Chocolate brown HT [Colouring] halal
E160a Alpha-carotene, Beta-carotene, Gamma-carotene [Colouring] mushbooh
E160b Annatto, bixin, norbixin [Colouring] halal
E160c Capsanthin, capsorubin, Paprika extract [Colouring] halal
E160d Lycopene [Colouring] [possibly GM] halal
E160e Beta-apo-8'-carotenal (C 30) [Colouring] halal
E160f Ethyl ester of beta-apo-8'-carotenic acid (C 30) [Colouring] halal
E161a Flavoxanthin [Colouring] mushbooh
E161b Lutein [Colouring] haram
E161c Cryptoaxanthin [Colouring] [likely to be GM] halal
E161d Rubixanthin [Colouring] halal
E161e Violaxanthin [Colouring] halal
E161f Rhodoxanthin [Colouring] halal
E161g Canthaxanthin [Colouring] haram
E162 Beetroot Red, Betanin [Colouring] halal
E163 Anthocyanins [Colouring] halal
E170 Calcium carbonate [Colouring] halal
E171 Titanium dioxide [Colouring] halal
E172 Iron oxides and hydroxides [Colouring] halal
E173 Aluminium [Colouring] halal
E174 Silver [Colouring] halal
E175 Gold [Colouring] halal
E180 Pigment Rubine, Lithol Rubine BK [Colouring] halal
E181 Tannin ?
E200 Sorbic acid [Preservative] halal
E201 Sodium sorbate [Preservative] halal
E202 Potassium sorbate [Preservative] halal
E203 Calcium sorbate [Preservative] halal
E210 Benzoic acid [Preservative] halal
E211 Sodium benzoate [Preservative] halal
E212 Potassium benzoate [Preservative] halal
E213 Calcium benzoate [Preservative] halal
E214 Ethyl para-hydroxybenzoate [Preservative] halal
E215 Sodium ethyl para-hydroxybenzoate [Preservative] halal
E216 Propyl para-hydroxybenzoate [Preservative] halal
E217 Sodium propyl para-hydroxybenzoate [Preservative] halal
E218 Methyl para-hydroxybenzoate [Preservative] halal
E219 Sodium methyl para-hydroxybenzoate [Preservative] halal
E220 Sulphur dioxide [Preservative] halal
E221 Sodium sulphite [Preservative] halal
E222 Sodium hydrogen sulphite [Preservative] halal
E223 Sodium metabisulphite [Preservative] halal
E224 Potassium metabisulphite [Preservative] halal
E225 Sodium sulphite [Preservative] ?
E226 Calcium sulphite [Preservative] halal
E227 Calcium hydrogen sulphite [Preservative] [Firming Agent] halal
E228 Potassium hydrogen sulphite [Preservative] ?
E230 Biphenyl, diphenyl [Preservative] halal
E231 Orthophenyl phenol [Preservative] halal
E232 Sodium orthophenyl phenol [Preservative] halal
E233 Thiabendazole [Preservative] halal
E234 Nisin [Preservative] ?
E235 Natamycin, Pimaracin [Preservative] halal
E236 Formic acid [Preservative] halal
E237 Sodium formiate [Preservative] halal
E238 Calcium formiate [Preservative] halal
E239 Hexamethylene tetramine, Hexamine [Preservative] halal
E240 Formaldehyde [Preservative] ?
E242 Dimethyl dicarbonate [Preservative] halal
E249 Potassium nitrite [Preservative] halal
E250 Sodium nitrite [Preservative] halal
E251 Sodium nitrate, saltpetre [Preservative] halal
E252 Potassium nitrate (Saltpetre) [Preservative] haram
E260 Acetic acid [Preservative] [Acidity regulator] halal
E261 Potassium acetate [Preservative] [Acidity regulator] halal
E262 Sodium acetates (i) Sodium acetate (ii) Sodium hydrogen acetate (sodium diacetate) [Preservative] [Acidity regulator] halal
E263 Calcium acetate [Preservative] [Acidity regulator] halal
E264 Ammonium acetate [Preservative] ?
E270 Lactic acid [Preservative] [Acid] [Antioxidant] halal
E280 Propionic acid [Preservative] halal
E281 Sodium propionate [Preservative] halal
E282 Calcium propionate [Preservative] halal
E283 Potassium propionate [Preservative] halal
E284 Boric acid [Preservative] halal
E285 Sodium tetraborate (borax) [Preservative] halal
E290 Carbon dioxide [Acidity regulator] halal
E296 Malic acid [Acid] [Acidity regulator] halal
E297 Fumaric acid [Acidity regulator] halal
E300 Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) [Antioxidant] halal
E301 Sodium ascorbate [Antioxidant] halal
E302 Calcium ascorbate [Antioxidant] halal
E303 Potassium ascorbate [Antioxidant] ?
E304 Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid (i) Ascorbyl palmitate (ii) Ascorbyl stearate [Antioxidant] mushbooh
E306 Tocopherol-rich extract (natural) [Antioxidant] halal
E307 Alpha-tocopherol (synthetic) [Antioxidant] halal
E308 Gamma-tocopherol (synthetic) [Antioxidant] halal
E309 Delta-tocopherol (synthetic) [Antioxidant] halal
E310 Propyl gallate [Antioxidant] halal
E311 Octyl gallate [Antioxidant] halal
E312 Dodecyl gallate [Antioxidant] halal
E315 Erythorbic acid [Antioxidant] halal
E316 Sodium erythorbate [Antioxidant] halal
E317 Erythorbin acid [Antioxidant] ?
E318 Sodium erythorbin [Antioxidant] ?
E319 Butylhydroxinon [Antioxidant] ?
E320 Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) [Antioxidant] halal
E321 Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) [Antioxidant] halal
E322 Lecithin [Emulsifier] mushbooh; halal if it is from soy fat or egg yolk; haram if it is from animal fat
E325 Sodium lactate [Antioxidant] halal
E326 Potassium lactate [Antioxidant] [Acidity regulator] halal
E327 Calcium lactate [Antioxidant] [possibly of animal origin] halal
E329 Magnesium lactate [Antioxidant] ?
E330 Citric acid [Antioxidant] halal
E331 Sodium citrates (i) Monosodium citrate (ii) Disodium citrate (iii) Trisodium citrate [Antioxidant] halal
E332 Potassium citrates (i) Monopotassium citrate (ii) Tripotassium citrate [Antioxidant] halal
E333 Calcium citrates (i) Monocalcium citrate (ii) Dicalcium citrate (iii) Tricalcium citrate [Acidity regulator] [Firming Agent] halal
E334 Tartaric acid (L(+)-) [Acid] [Antioxidant] halal
E335 Sodium tartrates (i) Monosodium tartrate (ii) Disodium tartrate [Antioxidant] halal
E336 Potassium tartrates (i) Monopotassium tartrate (cream of tartar) (ii) Dipotassium tartrate [Antioxidant] halal
E337 Sodium potassium tartrate [Antioxidant] halal
E338 Phosphoric acid [Antioxidant] halal
E339 Sodium phosphates (i) Monosodium phosphate (ii) Disodium phosphate (iii) Trisodium phosphate [Antioxidant] mushbooh
E340 Potassium phosphates (i) Monopotassium phosphate (ii) Dipotassium phosphate (iii) Tripotassium phosphate [Antioxidant] mushbooh
E341 Calcium phosphates (i) Monocalcium phosphate (ii) Dicalcium phosphate (iii) Tricalcium phosphate [Anti-caking agent] [Firming Agent] mushbooh
E343 Magnesium phosphates (i) monomagnesium phosphate (ii) Dimagnesium phosphate [Anti-caking agent] ?
E350 Sodium malates (i) Sodium malate (ii) Sodium hydrogen malate [Acidity regulator] halal
E351 Potassium malate [Acidity regulator] halal
E352 Calcium malates (i) Calcium malate (ii) Calcium hydrogen malate [Acidity regulator] halal
E353 Metatartaric acid [Emulsifier] halal
E354 Calcium tartrate [Emulsifier] ?
E355 Adipic acid [Acidity regulator] halal
E356 Sodium adipate [Acidity regulator] halal
E357 Potassium adipate [Acidity regulator] halal
E363 Succinic acid [Acidity regulator] halal
E365 Sodium fumarate [Acidity regulator] ?
E366 Potassium fumarate [Acidity regulator] ?
E367 Calcium fumarate[Acidity regulator] ?
E370 I,4-Heptonolactone [Acidity regulator] ?
E375 Nicotinic acid, Niacin, Nicotinamide [Colour Retention Agent] ?
E380 Triammonium citrate [Acidity regulator] halal
E381 Ammoniumferrocitrate [Acidity regulator] ?
E385 Calcium disodium ethylene diamine tetra-acetate (Calcium disodium EDTA) halal
E400 Alginic acid [Thickener] [Stabiliser] [Gelling agent] [Emulsifier] halal
E401 Sodium alginate [Thickener] [Stabiliser] [Gelling agent] [Emulsifier] halal
E402 Potassium alginate [Thickener] [Stabiliser] [Gelling agent] [Emulsifier] halal
E403 Ammonium alginate [Thickener] [Stabiliser] [Emulsifier] halal
E404 Calcium alginate [Thickener] [Stabiliser] [Gelling agent] [Emulsifier] halal
E405 Propane-1,2-diol alginate (Propylene glycol alginate) [Thickener] [Stabiliser] [Emulsifier] halal
E406 Agar [Thickener] [Gelling agent] [Stabiliser] halal
E407 Carrageenan [Thickener] [Stabiliser] [Gelling agent] [Emulsifier] [possible allergic reaction] halal
E407a Processed eucheuma seaweed [Thickener] [Stabiliser] [Gelling agent] [Emulsifier] ?
E410 Locust bean gum (Carob gum) [Thickener] [Stabiliser] [Gelling agent] [Emulsifier] halal
E412 Guar gum [Thickener] [Stabiliser] halal
E413 Tragacanth [Thickener] [Stabiliser] [Emulsifier] halal
E414 Acacia gum (gum arabic) [Thickener] [Stabiliser] [Emulsifier] halal
E415 Xanthan gum [Thickener] [Stabiliser] halal
E416 Karaya gum [Thickener] [Stabiliser] [Emulsifier] halal
E417 Tara gum [Thickener] [Stabiliser] halal
E418 Gellan gum [Thickener] [Stabiliser] [Emulsifier] halal
E420 Sorbitol (i) Sorbitol (ii) Sorbitol syrup [Emulsifier] [Sweetener] [Humectant] halal
E421 Mannitol [Anti-caking agent] [Sweetener] halal
E422 Glycerol [Emulsifier] [Sweetener] [possibly of animal origin] mushbooh
E425 Konjac (i) Konjac gum (ii) Konjac glucomannane [Emulsifier] ?
E430 Polyoxyethylene (8) stearate [Emulsifier] [Stabiliser] [possible allergic reaction] haram
E431 Polyoxyethylene (40) stearate [Emulsifier] haram
E432 Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monolaurate (polysorbate 20) [Emulsifier] mushbooh
E433 Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monooleate (polysorbate 80) [Emulsifier] mushbooh
E434 Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monopalmitate (polysorbate 40) [Emulsifier] mushbooh
E435 Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monostearate (polysorbate 60) [Emulsifier] mushbooh
E436 Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan tristearate (polysorbate 65) [Emulsifier] [possibly of animal origin] mushbooh
E440 Pectins (i) pectin (ii) amidated pectin [Emulsifier] halal
E441 Gelatine [Emulsifier] [Gelling agent] [animal origin] haram
E442 Ammonium phosphatides [Emulsifier] halal
E444 Sucrose acetate isobutyrate [Emulsifier] halal
E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins [Emulsifier] mushbooh
E450 Diphosphates (i) Disodium diphosphate (ii) Trisodium diphosphate(iii) Tetrasodium diphosphate (iv) Dipotassium diphosphate (v) Tetrapotassium diphosphate (vi) Dicalcium diphosphate (vii) Calcium dihydrogen diphosphate [Emulsifier] halal
E451 Triphosphates (i) Pentasodium triphosphate (ii) Pentapotassium triphosphate [Emulsifier] mushbooh
E452 Polyphosphates (i) Sodium polyphosphates (ii) Potassium polyphosphates (iii) Sodium calcium polyphosphate (iv) Calcium polyphophates [Emulsifier] mushbooh
E459 Beta-cyclodextrine [Emulsifier] ?
E460 Cellulose (i) Microcrystalline cellulose (ii) Powdered cellulose [Emulsifier] halal
E461 Methyl cellulose [Emulsifier] halal
E462 Ethyl cellulose [Emulsifier] ?
E463 Hydroxy propyl cellulose [Emulsifier] halal
E464 Hydroxy propyl methyl cellulose [Emulsifier] halal
E465 Ethyl methyl cellulose [Emulsifier] halal
E466 Carboxy methyl cellulose, Sodium carboxy methyl cellulose [Emulsifier] halal
E468 Crosslinked sodium carboxymethyl cellulose [Emulsifier] ?
E469 Enzymically hydrolysed carboxymethylcellulose [Emulsifier] ?
E470a Sodium, potassium and calcium salts of fatty acids [Emulsifier] [Anti-caking agent] mushbooh
E470b Magnesium salts of fatty acids [Emulsifier] [Anti-caking agent] mushbooh
E471 Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (glyceryl monostearate, glyceryl distearate) [Emulsifier] mushbooh
E472a Acetic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids [Emulsifier] mushbooh
E472b Lactic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids [Emulsifier] mushbooh
E472c Citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids [Emulsifier] mushbooh
E472d Tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids [Emulsifier] mushbooh
E472e Mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids [Emulsifier] mushbooh
E472f Mixed acetic and tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids [Emulsifier] mushbooh
E473 Sucrose esters of fatty acids [Emulsifier] mushbooh
E474 Sucroglycerides [Emulsifier] mushbooh
E475 Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids [Emulsifier] mushbooh
E476 Polyglycerol polyricinoleate [Emulsifier] mushbooh
E477 Propane-1, 2-diol esters of fatty acids, propylene glycol esters of fatty acids [Emulsifier] mushbooh
E478 Lactylated fatty acid esters of glycerol and propane-1 [Emulsifier] mushbooh
E479b Thermally oxidized soya bean oil interacted with mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids [Emulsifier] halal
E481 Sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate [Emulsifier] halal
E482 Calcium stearoyl-2-lactylate [Emulsifier] halal
E483 Stearyl tartrate [Emulsifier] halal
E491 Sorbitan monostearate [Emulsifier] mushbooh
E492 Sorbitan tristearate [Emulsifier] mushbooh
E493 Sorbitan monolaurate [Emulsifier] halal
E494 Sorbitan monooleate [Emulsifier] mushbooh
E495 Sorbitan monopalmitate [Emulsifier] mushbooh
E500 Sodium carbonates (i) Sodium carbonate (ii) Sodium hydrogen carbonate (Bicarbonate of soda) (iii) Sodium sesquicarbonate [Acidity regulator] [Raising Agent] halal
E501 Potassium carbonates (i) Potassium carbonate (ii) Potassium hydrogen carbonate [Acidity regulator] halal
E503 Ammonium carbonates (i) Ammonium carbonate (ii) Ammonium hydrogen carbonate [Acidity regulator] halal
E504 Magnesium carbonates (i) Magnesium carbonate (ii) Magnesium hydroxide carbonate (syn. Magnesium hydrogen carbonate) [Acidity regulator] [Anti-caking agent] halal
E507 Hydrochloric acid [Acid] halal
E508 Potassium chloride [Gelling agent] [Seasoning] halal
E509 Calcium chloride [Sequestrant] [Firming Agent] halal
E510 Ammonium chloride, ammonia solution [Acidity regulator] [Improving agent] halal
E511 Magnesium chloride [Firming Agent] halal
E512 Stannous chloride [Antioxidant] halal
E513 Sulphuric acid [Acid] halal
E514 Sodium sulphates (i) Sodium sulphate (ii) Sodium hydrogen sulphate [Acidity regulator] halal
E515 Potassium sulphates (i) Potassium sulphate (ii) Potassium hydrogen sulphate [Seasoning] halal
E516 Calcium sulphate [Sequestrant] [Improving agent] [Firming Agent] halal
E517 Ammonium sulphate [Improving agent] halal
E518 Magnesium sulphate, Epsom salts [Acidity regulator] [Firming Agent] halal
E519 Copper sulphate [Preservative] halal
E520 Aluminium sulphate [Firming Agent] halal
E521 Aluminium sodium sulphate [Firming Agent] halal
E522 Aluminium potassium sulphate [Acidity regulator] halal
E523 Aluminium ammonium sulphate [Acidity regulator] halal
E524 Sodium hydroxide [Acidity regulator] halal
E525 Potassium hydroxide [Acidity regulator] halal
E526 Calcium hydroxide [Acidity regulator] [Firming Agent] halal
E527 Ammonium hydroxide [Acidity regulator] halal
E528 Magnesium hydroxide [Acidity regulator] halal
E529 Calcium oxide [Acidity regulator] [Improving agent] halal
E530 Magnesium oxide [Acidity regulator] [Anti-caking agent] halal
E535 Sodium ferrocyanide [Acidity regulator] [Anti-caking agent] halal
E536 Potassium ferrocyanide [Anti-caking agent] halal
E538 Calcium ferrocyanide [Anti-caking agent] halal
E540 Dicalcium diphosphate [Acidity regulator] [Emulsifier] halal
E541 Sodium aluminium phosphate, acidic [Emulsifier] halal
E542 Bone phosphate [Anti-caking agent] [animal origin] haram
E543 Calcium sodium polyphosphate halal
E544 Calcium polyphosphate [Emulsifier] halal
E545 Aluminium polyphosphate [Emulsifier] ?
E550 Sodium silicate [Anti-caking agent] halal
E551 Silicon dioxide (Silica) [Emulsifier] [Anti-caking agent] halal
E552 Calcium silicate [Anti-caking agent] halal
E553a (i) Magnesium silicate (ii) Magnesium trisilicate [Anti-caking agent] halal
E553b Talc [Anti-caking agent] halal
E554 Sodium aluminium silicate [Anti-caking agent] halal
E555 Potassium aluminium silicate [Anti-caking agent] halal
E556 Calcium aluminium silicate [Anti-caking agent] halal
E558 Bentonite [Anti-caking agent] halal
E559 Aluminium silicate (Kaolin) [Anti-caking agent] halal
E570 Stearic acid (Fatty acid) [Anti-caking agent] mushbooh
E572 Magnesium stearate, calcium stearate [Emulsifier] [Anti-caking agent] mushbooh
E574 Gluconic acid [Acidity regulator] halal
E575 Glucono-delta-lactone [Acidity regulator] [Sequestrant] halal
E576 Sodium gluconate [Sequestrant] halal
E577 Potassium gluconate [Sequestrant] halal
E578 Calcium gluconate [Firming Agent] halal
E579 Ferrous gluconate [Colouring] halal
E585 Ferrous lactate [Colouring] halal
E620 Glutamic acid [Flavour enhancer] mushbooh
E621 Monosodium glutamate [Flavour enhancer] mushbooh
E622 Monopotassium glutamate [Flavour enhancer] mushbooh
E623 Calcium diglutamate [Flavour enhancer] mushbooh
E624 Monoammonium glutamate [Flavour enhancer] mushbooh
E625 Magnesium diglutamate [Flavour enhancer] mushbooh
E626 Guanylic acid [Flavour enhancer] halal
E627 Disodium guanylate, sodium guanylate [Flavour enhancer] halal
E628 Dipotassium guanylate [Flavour enhancer] halal
E629 Calcium guanylate [Flavour enhancer] halal
E630 Inosinic acid [Flavour enhancer] halal
E631 Disodium inosinate [Flavour enhancer] [possibly of animal origin] mushbooh
E632 Dipotassium inosinate [Flavour enhancer] halal
E633 Calcium inosinate [Flavour enhancer] halal
E634 Calcium 5'-ribonucleotides [Flavour enhancer] haram
E635 Disodium 5'-ribonucleotides [Flavour enhancer] [possibly of animal origin] haram
E636 Maltol [Flavour enhancer] halal
E637 Ethyl maltol [Flavour enhancer] halal
E640 Glycine and its sodium salt [Flavour enhancer] [possibly of animal origin] mushbooh
E900 Dimethyl polysiloxane [Anti-foaming agent] [Anti-caking agent] halal
E901 Beeswax, white and yellow [Glazing agent] [animal origin] halal
E902 Candelilla wax [Glazing agent] halal
E903 Carnauba wax [Glazing agent] [possible allergic reaction] halal
E904 Shellac [Glazing agent] [animal origin] halal
E905 Microcrystalline wax [Glazing agent] ?
E907 Crystalline wax [Glazing agent] halal
E910 L-cysteine [animal origin] halal
E912 Montanic acid esters halal
E913 Lanolin, sheep wool grease [Glazing agent] halal
E914 Oxidized polyethylene wax [Glazing agent] halal
E915 Esters of Colophane [Glazing agent] halal
E920 L-cysteine hydrochloride [Improving agent] [animal origin] haram
E921 L-cysteine hydrochloride monohydrate [Improving agent] [animal origin] haram
E924 Potassium bromate [Improving agent] ?
E925 Chlorine [Preservative] [Bleach] halal
E926 Chlorine dioxide [Preservative] [Bleach] halal
E927b Carbamide [Improving agent] halal
E928 Benzole peroxide [Improving agent] ?
E938 Argon [Packaging gas] halal
E939 Helium [Packaging gas] halal
E941 Nitrogen [Packaging gas] halal
E942 Nitrous oxide [Propellant] halal
E948 Oxygen [Packaging gas] halal
E950 Acesulfame K [Sweetener] halal
E951 Aspartame [Sweetener] halal
E952 Cyclamic acid and its Na and Ca salts [Sweetener] halal
E953 Isomalt [Sweetener] halal
E954 Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts [Sweetener] halal
E957 Thaumatin [Sweetener] [Flavour enhancer] halal
E959 Neohesperidine DC [Sweetener] halal
E965 Maltitol (i) Maltitol (ii) Maltitol syrup [Sweetener] [Stabiliser] [Humectant] halal
E966 Lactitol [Sweetener] [animal origin] halal
E967 Xylitol [Sweetener] halal
E999 Quillaia extract [Foaming Agent] halal
E1103 Invertase [Stabiliser] halal
E1105 Lysozyme [Preservative] haram
E1200 Polydextrose [Stabiliser] [Thickening agent] [Humectant] [Carrier] halal
E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone [Stabiliser] halal
E1202 Polyvinylpolypyrrolidone [Carrier] [Stabiliser] halal
E1400 Dextrin [Stabiliser] [Thickening agent] halal
E1401 Modified starch [Stabiliser] [Thickening agent] ?
E1402 Alkaline modified starch [Stabiliser] [Thickening agent] halal
E1403 Bleached starch [Stabiliser] [Thickening agent] ?
E1404 Oxidized starch [Emulsifier] [Thickening agent] halal
E1410 Monostarch phosphate [Stabiliser] [Thickening agent] halal
E1412 Distarch phosphate [Stabiliser] [Thickening agent] halal
E1413 Phosphated distarch phosphate [Stabiliser] [Thickening agent] halal
E1414 Acetylated distarch phosphate [Emulsifier] [Thickening agent] halal
E1420 Acetylated starch, mono starch acetate [Stabiliser] [Thickening agent] halal
E1421 Acetylated starch, mono starch acetate [Stabiliser] [Thickening agent] ?
E1422 Acetylated distarch adipate [Stabiliser] [Thickening agent] halal
E1430 Distarch glycerine [Stabiliser] [Thickening agent] ?
E1440 Hydroxy propyl starch [Emulsifier] [Thickening agent] halal
E1441 Hydroxy propyl distarch glycerine [Stabiliser] [Thickening agent]
E1442 Hydroxy propyl distarch phosphate [Stabiliser] [Thickening agent] halal
E1450 Starch sodium octenyl succinate [Emulsifier] [Stabiliser] [Thickening agent] halal
E1451 Acetylated oxidised starch [Emulsifier] [Thickening agent] ?
E1505 Triethyl citrate [Foam Stabiliser] halal
E1510 Ethanon ?
E1518 Glyceryl triacetate (triacetin) [Humectant] mushbooh
E1520 Propylene glycol [Humectant] Propylene glycol?
This ingredient list is for information only and not complete. The judgment and the validity of this information are left to the user. I’m not responsible or liable for any action based on this information.
REFERENCE SOURCE : http://www.muslimtents.com/aminahsworld/Ecodes.html
This is is a List of food ingredients which are Halal And Haram.
NO FOOD ADDITIVE FUNCTIONS ISLAMIC STATUS
1 Acacia gum Stabiliser; emulsifier Halal
2 Adipic acid Tartness Halal
3 Agar Gelling agent; retards sugar crystallisation Halal
4 Algin Suspending & thickening agent; film forming agent; prevents syneresis Halal
5 Alkali Adjusts alkalinity Halal
6 Ammonium carrageenan Gelling agent Halal (plant)
7 Antioxidant Stabilises fatty acids Mashbuh
8 Artificial colour Adds colour Halal
9 Ascorbic acid Vitamin C; stabiliser; colour preservative Halal
10 Benzoate of Soda Preservative Halal
11 BHA Chemical preservative; antioxidant Halal
12 BHT Chemical preservative; antioxidant Halal
13 Calcium carrageenan Thickener; gelling agent; improves body & mouth feel Halal (plant)
14 Calcium disodium EDTA Sequestrant; stabiliser Halal
15 Calcium propionate Preservative Halal
16 Calcium saccharin Sweetener Halal
17 Calcium salt Flavour enhancer Halal
18 Calcium silicate Anti-caking agent Halal
19 Calcium stearoyl lactylate Whipping agent Mashbuh
20 Carrageenan Gelling agent; emulsifier; thickener; suspending agent Halal (plant)
21 Carrot oil Colouring agent Halal
22 Cellulose gum Stabiliser; solubility Halal
23 Citrate Prevents crystallisation; enhances flavour Halal
24 Cobalt sulphate Prevents oxidative deterioration Halal
25 Corn starch Anti-caking agent; thickener Halal
26 Dextrin Emulsifier Halal
27 Dipotassium phosphate Emulsifier; stabiliser Halal
28 Disodium inosinate Flavour adjuvant Halal
29 Disodium phosphate Emulsifier Halal
30 Erythorbic acid Chemical preservative Halal
31 Ethoxyquin Antioxidant Halal
32 Ferric Orthophosphate Nutritive Halal
33 Ferrous gluconate Nutrient/dietary supplement Halal
34 Fumaric acid Tartness; flavouring agent Halal
35 Glutamic acid Flavour enhancer Halal
36 Glycerine Moistness Mashbuh
37 Glycerol monostearate Moistness; emulsifier Mashbuh
38 Glycine Sweetener Halal
39 Guar gum Stabiliser; thickening agent Halal
40 Gum arabic Emulsifier; thickener; adhesive Halal
41 Gum tragacanth Thickener; binder; stabiliser Mashbuh
42 Hydroxylated lecithin Emulsifier Halal
43 Invertase Prevents crystallising Halal
44 Isopropyl citrate Improves & protects flavour Halal
45 Lactic acid Adjusts acidity; flavouring agent Halal (synthetic)
46 Lactostearin Emulsifier; inhibits spoilage Halal
47 Lactylate Inhibits spoilage; flavouring agent Halal
48 Lecithin Emulsifier Mashbuh
49 Malic acid Malt diastase Halal
50 Malt diastase Prevents crystallising Halal
51 Methyl cellulose Vegetable gum thickener; emulsifier; stabiliser Halal
52 Methyl silicone Better frying; antifoam Halal
53 Mono- & di-glyceride Emulsifiers; extractants; improve texture Mashbuh (Halal if from plant)
54 MSG Flavour enhancer Halal
55 Oxysterin Inhibits crystallisation; release agent Mashbuh
56 Pectin Suspending agent; improves colour Halal
57 Phosphoric acid Acidulant Halal
58 Polysorbate 60 & Emulsifiers Mashbuh
Polysorbate 80
59 Potassium citrate Sequestrant Halal
60 Potassium phosphate Sequestrant; production of caramel Halal
61 Potassium sorbate Preservative Halal
62 Propyl gallate Antioxidant Halal
63 Propylene glycol Emulsifying agent; solvent Halal
64 Propylene glycol alginate Emulsifier Mashbuh
65 Propylene glycol Emulsifier Mashbuh
monostearate
66 Saccharine Sweetener Halal (discouraged
for health reasons)
67 Silicon dioxide Prevents caking Halal
68 Sodium acid pyrophosphate Sequestrant Halal
69 Sodium alginate Stabiliser Halal
70 Sodium ascorbate Vitamin C; preservative; colour fixative Halal
71 Sodium benzoate Preservative; anti-microbial agent Halal
72 Sodium bicarbonate Chemical preservative Halal
73 Sodium bisulphite Chemical preservative Halal
74 CMC Stabiliser; prevents syneresis; retains moisture Halal
75 Sodium caseinate Binding agent; nutrient Halal
76 Sodium citrate Controls acid; improves & protects flavour Halal
77 Sodium erythorbate Colour fixing agent Halal
78 Sodium hexametaphosphate Sequestrant; water blending agent Halal
79 Sodium lauryl sulphate Whipping agent Mashbuh
80 Sodium nitrate Colour fixative; preservative Halal (watch for
health reason)
81 Sodium nitrite Preservative; colour fixative Halal (discouraged
for health reasons)
82 Sodium phosphate Sequestrant Halal
83 Sodium propionate Anti-microbial agent Halal
84 Sodium silicoaluminate Prevents lumping Halal
85 Sodium stearate Conditioning agent Mashbuh
86 Sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate Suspending agent Mashbuh
87 Sodium sulphite Anti-microbial; preserves colour & flavour Halal
88 Sorbic acid Chemical preservatives Halal
89 Sorbitan monostearate Emulsifier; surfactant Mashbuh
90 Sorbitol Improves texture; nutrient Halal
91 Soybean lecithin Emulsifier Halal
92 Stannous Chloride Chemical preservative Halal
93 Sulphur dioxide Preservative; anti-microbial Halal
94 Tartaric acid Flavour enhancer Halal
95 Titanium dioxide Colouring agent Halal
96 Vanilla Flavouring agent Mashbuh
97 Vanillin Flavouring agent Mashbuh
98 Vinegar Preservative Halal
99 Whey Nutrient Mashbuh (when
enzymes are used,
it should be
investigated)
100 Yeast Fermenting agent Mashbuh (Haram when it produces
ethyl alcohol
during fermentation)
101 Zein Coating agent Halal
Source: Hussaini, M. (1993). “Islamic Dietary Concepts & Practices”, 1st edition. The Islamic Food & Nutrition Council of America (IFANCA), USA.
Code Number of Haram Food Additives
Haram additives with “E” prefixes E120, E140, E141, E252, E422, E430, E431, E470, E471, E472(a), E472(B), E472©, E472(d), E472(e), E473, E474, E475, E477, E478, E481, E482, E483, E491, E492, E494.
Haram additives without “E” prefixes 120, 141, 160(A), 161, 252, 300, 301, 422, 430, 431, 433, 435, 436, 441, 470, 471, 472(a, e), 473, 474, 475, 476, 477, 481, 482, 483, 491, 492, 494, 542, 570, 572, 631, 635, 920.
Source: Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS)
HALAL AND HARAM IN THE QURAN AND HADITH
FROM THE QURAN
FROM THE QURAN
2:172 O ye who believe! Eat of the good things wherewith We have provided you, and render thanks to Allah if it is (indeed) He Whom ye worship. Surah: Al-Baqara
2:173 He hath forbidden you only carrion, and blood, and
swineflesh, and that which hath been immolated to (the name of) any other than Allah. But he who is driven by necessity, neither craving nor transgressing, it is no sin for him. Lo! Allah is Forgiving, Merciful. Surah: Al-Baqara
5:1 O ye who believe! Fulfil your indentures. The beast of cattle is made lawful unto you (for food) except that which is announced unto you (herein), game being unlawful when ye are on the pilgrimage. Lo! Allah ordaineth that which pleaseth Him. Surah: Al-Ma'ida
5:2 O ye who believe! Profane not Allah´s monuments nor the
Sacred Month nor the offerings nor the garlands, nor those
repairing to the Sacred House, seeking the grace and pleasure
of their Lord. But when ye have left the sacred territory, then
go hunting (if ye will). And let not your hatred of a folk who (once) stopped your going to the inviolable place of worship seduce you to transgress; but help ye one another unto righteousness and pious duty. Help not one another unto sin and transgression, but keep your duty to Allah. Lo! Allah is severe in punishment. Surah: Al-Ma'ida
5:3 Forbidden unto you (for food) are carrion and blood and
swineflesh, and that which hath been dedicated unto any other
than Allah, and the strangled, and the dead through beating,
and the dead through falling from a height, and that which
hath been killed by (the goring of) horns, and the devoured of
wild beasts, saving that which ye make lawful (by the death-
stroke), and that which hath been immolated unto idols. And
(forbidden is it) that ye swear by the divining arrows. This is
an abomination. This day are those who disbelieve in despair
of (ever harming) your religion; so fear them not, fear Me!
This day have I perfected your religion for you and completed
My favour unto you, and have chosen for you as religion al-
Islam. Whoso is forced by hunger, not by will, to sin: (for him)
lo! Allah is Forgiving, Merciful. Surah: Al-Ma'ida
5:4 They ask thee (O Muhammad) what is made lawful for them. Say: (all) good things are made lawful for you. And those beasts and birds of prey which ye have trained as hounds are trained, ye teach them that which Allah taught you; so eat of that which they catch for you and mention Allah´s name upon it, and observe your duty to Allah. Lo! Allah is swift to take account. Surah: Al-Ma'ida
5:5 This day are (all) good things made lawful for you. The
food of those who have received the Scripture is lawful for
you, and your food is lawful for them. And so are the virtuous women of the believers and the virtuous women of those who received the Scripture before you (lawful for you) when ye givethem their marriage portions and live with them in honour, not in fornication, nor taking them as secret concubines. Whoso denieth the faith, his work is vain and he will be among the losers in the Hereafter. Surah: Al-Ma'ida
6:121 And eat not of that whereon Allah´s name hath not been
mentioned, for lo! it is abomination. Lo! the devils do inspire
their minions to dispute with you. But if ye obey them, ye will
be in truth idolaters. Surah: Al-An'am
FROM THE HADITH
On the authority of Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him), who said: The Messenger of Allah said: “Allah the Almighty is good and accepts only that which is good. Allah has commanded the Faithful to do that which He commanded the Messengers, and the Almighty has said: “O ye Messengers! Eat of the good things, and do right..” (Quran 23:51). And Allah the Almighty has said: “O ye who believe! Eat of the good things wherewith We have provided you..” (2:172). Then he mentioned [the case of] a man who, having journeyed far, is disheveled and dusty and who spreads out his hands to the sky [saying]: O Lord! O Lord!-while his food is unlawful, his drink is unlawful, his clothing unlawful, and he is nourished unlawfully, so how can he be answered!” (Muslim).
On the authority of Abu Ya’la Shahddad ibn Aus, the Messenger of Allah said: “Verily Allah has prescribed proficiency in all things. Thus, if you kill, kill well; and if you slaughter, slaughter well. Let each one of you sharpen his blade and let him spare suffering to the animal he slaughters” (Muslim).
In an incident narrated by Rafi’ bin Khadij, the Prophet told Muslims who wanted to slaughter some animals using reeds, “Use whatever causes blood to flow, and eat the animals if the Name of Allah has been mentioned on slaughtering them...” (Bukhari).
Narrated Abu Thalaba: Allah’s Messenger forbade the eating of the meat of beasts having fangs (Bukhari).
Narrated Ibn Umar: The Prophet cursed the one who did Muthla to an animal (i.e. cut its limbs or some other part of its body while it is still alive (Bukhari).
In an incident narrated by Rafi’ bin Khadij, the Prophet told Muslims who wanted to slaughter some animals using reeds, “Use whatever causes blood to flow, and eat the animals if the Name of Allah has been mentioned on slaughtering them...” (Bukhari).
Narrated Abu Thalaba: Allah’s Messenger forbade the eating of the meat of beasts having fangs (Bukhari).
Narrated Ibn Umar: The Prophet cursed the one who did Muthla to an animal (i.e. cut its limbs or some other part of its body while it is still alive (Bukhari).
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