E numbers are number codes for food additives and are usually found on food labels throughout the European Union. The “E” stands for “Europe” or “European Union”. Normally each food additive is assigned a unique number, though occasionally, related additives are given an extension (“a”, “b”, or “i”, “ii”) to another E-number. The numbering scheme follows that of the International Numbering System (INS) as determined by the Codex Alimentarius committee though only a subset of the INS additives is approved for use in the European Union. These E-Numbers are universally adopted by the food industry worldwide.
The Commission of the European Union assigns e-numbers after the additive is cleared by the Scientific Committee on Food (SCF), the body responsible for the safety evaluation of food additives in the European Union. The convention for assigning E-numbers is:
| 100-199 | food colors |
| 200-299 | preservatives |
| 300-399 | antioxidants, phosphates, and complexing agents |
| 400-499 | thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers |
| 500-599 | salts and related compounds |
| 600-699 | flavor enhancers |
| 700-899 | not used for food additives (used for feed additives) |
| 900-999 | surface coating agents, gases, sweeteners |
| 1000-1399 | miscellaneous additive |
| 1400-1499 | starch derivatives |
E-numbers are only used for substances added directly to food products, so contaminants, enzymes and processing aids, which may be classified as additives in the USA, are not included in the E-number system.
There is an EU directive on food labeling which requires food additives to be listed in the product ingredients whenever they are added for technological purposes. This includes coloring, sweetening and favor enhancement as well as for preservation, thickening, emulsifying and the like. Ingredients must be listed in descending order of weight, which means that are generally found close to the end of the list of ingredients. However, substances used in the protection of plants and plant products, flavorings and substances added as nutrients (e.g., minerals, trace elements or vitamins) do not need to be included in the ingredient list. Because of this, some substances that are regulated as food additives in other countries may be exempt from the food additive definition in the EU.
Additives which are ALWAYS of animal origin, such as (HARAAM):
- E120 Cochineal : a red colour obtained from female insects
- E441 Gelatine : derived from the bones and/ or hides of cattle and/ or pigs
- E542 Edible Bone Phosphate : an extract from animal bones
- E904 Shellac : a resin from the lac insectWhilst some additives with a common code such as E47, can be either of animal or plant origin and this latter type needs to be investigated on a case-by-case basis per product/ manufacturer.
The main additives you need to be aware of are:
- Glycerol / Glycerin / Glycerine (E422) – haraam if obtained from pork or non-halal meat sources.
- Emulsifiers (E470 to E483) – haraam if obtained from pork or non-halal sources.
- Edible Bone Phosphate (E542) – haraam if obtained from pork or non-halal meat sources.
Classification by numeric rang
| E number range | Subranges | Description |
| 100–199 (full list) Colours | 100–109 | yellows |
| 110–119 | oranges | |
| 120–129 | reds | |
| 130–139 | blues & violets | |
| 140–149 | greens | |
| 150–159 | browns & blacks | |
| 160–199 | gold and others | |
| 200–299 (full list) Preservatives | 200–209 | sorbates |
| 210–219 | benzoates | |
| 220–229 | sulphites | |
| 230–239 | phenols & formates (methanoates) | |
| 240–259 | nitrates | |
| 260–269 | acetates (ethanoates) | |
| 270–279 | lactates | |
| 280–289 | propionates (propanoates) | |
| 290–299 | others | |
| 300–399 (full list) Antioxidants&acidity regulators | 300–305 | ascorbates (vitamin C) |
| 306–309 | Tocopherol (vitamin E) | |
| 310–319 | gallates & erythorbates | |
| 320–329 | lactates | |
| 330–339 | citrates & tartrates | |
| 340–349 | phosphates | |
| 350–359 | malates & adipates | |
| 360–369 | succinates & fumarates | |
| 370–399 | others | |
| 400–499 (full list) Thickeners,stabilisers&emulsifiers | 400–409 | alginates |
| 410–419 | natural gums | |
| 420–429 | other natural agents | |
| 430–439 | polyoxyethene compounds | |
| 440–449 | natural emulsifiers | |
| 450–459 | phosphates | |
| 460–469 | cellulose compounds | |
| 470–489 | fatty acids & compounds | |
| 490–499 | others | |
| 500–599 (full list) pHregulators&anti-caking agents | 500–509 | mineral acids & bases |
| 510–519 | chlorides & sulphates | |
| 520–529 | sulphates & hydroxides | |
| 530–549 | alkali metal compounds | |
| 550–559 | silicates | |
| 570–579 | stearates & gluconates | |
| 580–599 | others | |
| 600–699 (full list) Flavour enhancers | 620–629 | glutamates & guanylates |
| 630–639 | inosinates | |
| 640–649 | others | |
| 700–799 (full list) Antibiotics | 700–713 | |
| 900–999 (full list) Miscellaneous | 900–909 | waxes |
| 910–919 | synthetic glazes | |
| 920–929 | improving agents | |
| 930–949 | packaging gases | |
| 950–969 | sweeteners | |
| 990–999 | foaming agents | |
| 1100–1599 (full list) Additional chemicals | 1100–1599 | New chemicals that do not fall into standard classification schemes |
NB: Not all examples of a class fall into the given numeric range. Moreover, many chemicals, particularly in the E400–499 range, have a variety of purposes.
Full list
The list shows all components that have or had an E-number assigned. Not all additives listed are still allowed in the EU, but are listed as they used to have an E-number. For an overview of currently allowed additives see here.
E100–E199 (colours)
| Code | Name(s) | Colour | |
| E100 | Curcumin (from turmeric) | Yellow-orange | Halal: if pure grind turmeric powder or granular.Mushbooh: if used as liquid, the solvents has to be Halal.Haraam: if hidden ingredient is pork fat based emulsifier in dry mix. |
| E101 | Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), formerly called lactoflavin | Yellow-orange | MushboohHalal: if 100% plant materialHaraam : if from pork liver & Kidney, |
| E102 | Tartrazine (FD&C Yellow 5) | Lemon yellow | Halal: if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh: if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal |
| E103 | Alkannin | Red-brown | MUSHBOOH |
| E104 | Quinoline Yellow WS | Dull or greenish yellow | Hala: if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh: if used as liquid color, the solvent other than water has to be Halal |
| E110 | Sunset Yellow FCF (Orange Yellow S, FD&C Yellow 6) | Yellow-orange | Halal: if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh: if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal |
| E120 | Cochineal, Carminic acid, Carmine (Natural Red 4) | Crimson | Haraam: according to Hanafi Fiqqah |
| E122 | Carmoisine (azorubine) | Red to maroon | Halal: if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh: if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal |
| E123 | Amaranth (FD&C Red 2) | Dark red | Halal : if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh: if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal |
| E124 | Ponceau 4R (Cochineal Red A, Brilliant Scarlet 4R) | Red | Halal: if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh: if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal |
| E127 | Erythrosine (FD&C Red 3) | Red | Halal: if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh: if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal |
| E131 | Patent Blue V | Dark blue | Halal: if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh: if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal |
| E132 | Indigo carmine (indigotine, FD&C Blue 2) | Indigo | Halal: if use as is as a 100% synthetic color.Haraam: if pork glycerin is added as a solvent then it is |
| E140 | Chlorophylls and Chlorophyllins: (i) Chlorophylls (ii) Chlorophyllins | Green | Halal: if use 100% powder or Halal if water or vegetable oil was used as a solvent |
| E141 | Copper complexes of chlorophylls and chlorophyllins (i) Copper complexes of chlorophylls (ii) Copper complexes of chlorophyllins | Green | Halal: if use 100% powder or Halal if water or vegetable oil was used as a solvent |
| E142 | Green S | Green | Halal: if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh: if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal |
| E150a | Plain caramel | Brown | Halal |
| E150b | Caustic sulphite caramel | Brown | Halal |
| E150c | Ammonia caramel | Brown | Halal |
| E150d | Sulphite ammonia caramel | Brown | Halal |
| E151 | Black PN, Brilliant Black BN | Black | Halal: if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh: if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal |
| E153 | Vegetable carbon | Black | Halal: if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal |
| E160a | Alpha-carotene, Beta-carotene, Gamma-carotene | Yellow-orange to brown | Halal: if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal |
| E160b | Annatto, bixin, norbixin | Orange | Halal |
| E160c | Paprika oleoresin, Capsanthin, capsorubin | Red | Halal: if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh: if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal |
| E160d | Lycopene | Bright to deep red | Halal: if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal |
| E160e | Beta-apo-8′-carotenal (C 30) | Orange-red to yellow | Halal: if used as 100% dry powder or granular or Halal if vegetable oil is used as a solvent in liquid form as a hidden ingredient.Haraam: if pork gelatin is used as hidden ingredient or carrier |
| E160f | Ethyl ester of beta-apo-8′-carotenic acid (C 30) | Orange-red to yellow | Halal: if used as 100% dry powder or granular or Halal if vegetable oil is used as a solvent in liquid form as a hidden ingredient.Haraam: if pork gelatin is used as hidden ingredient or carrier |
| E161a | Flavoxanthin | Golden-yellow and brownish | Halal: if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh: if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal |
| E161b | Lutein | Orange-red to yellow | Halal: if used as 100% dry powder or granular.Haraam: if pork gelatin or pork glycerin is added in dry or liquid form |
| E161c | Cryptoxanthin | Orange-red | Halal: if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh: if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal |
| E161d | Rubixanthin | Orange-red | Halal: if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh: if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal |
| E161e | Violaxanthin | Orange | Halal: if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh: if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal |
| E161f | Rhodoxanthin | Purple | Halal: if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh: if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal |
| E161g | Canthaxanthin | Violet | Halal: if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh: if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal |
| E162 | Beetroot Red, Betanin | Red | Halal: if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh: if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal |
| E163 | Anthocyanins | pH dependent (Red, green and purple ranges) | Halal: if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh: if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal |
| E170 | Calcium carbonate, Chalk | White(Inorganic) | Halal: if obtained from rock mineral and used as 100% dry powder or granular.Mushbooh: if used as liquid, solvent has to be Halal |
| E171 | Titanium dioxide | White(Inorganic) | Halal |
| E172 | Iron oxides and iron hydroxides | Brown(Inorganic) | Halal |
| E173 | Aluminium | Silver to grey ( Inorganic) | Halal |
| E174 | Silver | Silver(Inorganic) | Halal |
| E175 | Gold | Gold(inorganic) | Halal |
| E180 | Pigment Rubine, Lithol Rubine BK | Red(Inorganic) | Halal: if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh: if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal |
E200–E299 (preservatives)
| Code | Name(s) | Purpose | |
| 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: if calcium obtained from mineral,Mushbooh: if it is obtained from bones. |
| E214 | Ethylparaben (ethyl para-hydroxybenzoate) | preservative | Halal: if used as 100% dry powder or granular.Haraam: if alcohol is used as a solvent |
| E215 | Sodium ethyl para-hydroxybenzoate | preservative | Halal: if used as 100% dry powder or granular. Haraam if alcohol is used as a solvent |
| E216 | Propylparaben (propyl para-hydroxybenzoate) | preservative | Halal: if used as 100% dry powder or granular.Haraam: if alcohol is used as a solvent |
| E217 | Sodium propyl para-hydroxybenzoate | preservative | Halal: if used as 100% dry powder or granular.Haraam: if alcohol is used as a solvent |
| E218 | Methylparaben (methyl para-hydroxybenzoate) | preservative | Halal: if used as 100% dry powder or granular.Haraam: if alcohol is used as a solvent |
| E219 | Sodium methyl para-hydroxybenzoate | preservative | Halal: if used as 100% dry powder or granular.Haraam: if alcohol is used as a solvent |
| E220 | Sulphur dioxide | preservative | Halal |
| E221 | Sodium sulphite | preservative | Halal |
| E222 | Sodium bisulphite (sodium hydrogen sulphite) | preservative | Halal |
| E223 | Sodium metabisulphite | preservative | Halal |
| E224 | Potassium metabisulphite | preservative | Halal |
| E226 | Calcium sulphite | preservative | Halal |
| E227 | Calcium hydrogen sulphite (preservative) | firming agent | Halal: if calcium is obtained from mineral or chemicals.Mushbooh: if it is obtained from bones. |
| E228 | Potassium hydrogen sulphite | preservative | |
| E230 | Biphenyl, diphenyl | preservative | Halal: if no alcohol is used as a solvent |
| E231 | Orthophenyl phenol | preservative | Halal: if no alcohol is used as a solvent |
| E232 | Sodium orthophenyl phenol | preservative | Halal: if no alcohol is used as a solvent |
| E233 | Thiabendazole | preservative | Halal: if no alcohol is used as a solvent |
| E239 | Hexamine (hexamethylene tetramine) | preservative | Halal |
| E249 | Potassium nitrite | preservative | Halal |
| E250 | Sodium nitrite | preservative | Halal |
| E251 | Sodium nitrate (Chile saltpeter) | preservative | Halal |
| E252 | Potassium nitrate (Saltpetre) | preservative | Halal |
| E260 | Acetic acid (preservative) | acidity regulator | Halal |
| E261 | Potassium acetate (preservative) | acidity regulator | Halal |
| E262 | Sodium acetates (i) Sodium acetate (ii) Sodium diacetate(sodium hydrogen acetate) | preservative, acidity regulator | Halal |
| E263 | Calcium acetate (preservative) | acidity regulator | Halal |
| E270 | Lactic acid (preservative) | antioxidant | Halal: if obtained other than whey. In USA it is always from non dairy source. |
| E280 | Propionic acid | preservative | Halal |
| E281 | Sodium propionate | preservative | Halal |
| E282 | Calcium propionate | preservative | Halal: if calcium obtained from mineral,Mushbooh: if it obtained from bones |
| E283 | Potassium propionate | preservative | Halal |
| E290 | Carbon dioxide | acidity regulator | Halal |
E300–E399 (antioxidants, acidity regulators)
| Code | Name(s) | Purpose | |
| E300 | Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) | antioxidant | Halal |
| E301 | Sodium ascorbate | antioxidant | Halal |
| E302 | Calcium ascorbate | antioxidant | Halal: if the calcium source is from mineral,Mushbooh: if it is from bones |
| E304 | Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid (Ascorbyl palmitate) | antioxidant | Halal: if saturated fatty acid Palmitic acid is obtained from plant.Haraam: if palmitic acid is obtained from pork fat |
| E306 | Tocopherols (Vitamin E, natural) | antioxidant | Halal: If Tocopherol is obtained from plant fat.Haraam: if Tocopherol is obtained from pork fat |
| E307 | Alpha-tocopherol (synthetic) | antioxidant | Halal: only if it is made with all Halal synthetic material without alcoholic fermentation synthetic method |
| E308 | Gamma-tocopherol (synthetic) | antioxidant | Halal: only if it is made with all Halal synthetic material without alcoholic fermentation synthetic method |
| E309 | Delta-tocopherol (synthetic) | antioxidant | Halal: only if it is made with all Halal synthetic material without alcoholic fermentation synthetic method |
| E310 | Propyl gallate | antioxidant | Halal |
| E311 | Octyl gallate | antioxidant | Halal: if obtained from nutgalls or plant secretion |
| E312 | Dodecyl gallate | antioxidant | Halal: if obtained from nutgalls or plant secretion.Haraam: if alcohol was used as solvent |
| E320 | Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) | antioxidant | Halal: if only vegetable oil is used as a carrier.Haraam: if the carrier is from pork fat. It is not available as pure 100% chemical. |
| E321 | Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) | antioxidant | Halal: if only vegetable oil is used as a carrier.Haraam: if the carrier is from pork fat. It is not available as pure 100% chemical. |
| E322 | Lecithin | emulsifier | Halal: if obtained from soy fat or egg yolk in Europe. It is Halal in USA because it is always obtained from soy fat. |
| E325 | Sodium lactate | acidity regulator | Halal: if the lactic acid from non dairy source |
| E326 | Potassium lactate (antioxidant) | acidity regulator | Halal: if the lactic acid from non dairy source |
| E327 | Calcium lactate | acidity regulator | Halal: if the lactic acid from non dairy source and calcium from mineral |
| E330 | Citric acid | acid, acidity regulator | Halal |
| E331 | Sodium citrates (i) Monosodium citrate (ii) Disodium citrate (iii)Sodium citrate (trisodium citrate) | acidity regulator | Halal |
| E332 | Potassium citrates (i) Monopotassium citrate (ii) Potassium citrate (tripotassium citrate) | acidity regulator | Halal |
| E333 | Calcium citrates (i) Monocalcium citrate (ii) Dicalcium citrate (iii)Calcium citrate (tricalcium citrate) | acidity regulator, firming agent,sequestrant | Halal: if calcium source is not from bones |
| E334 | Tartaric acid (L(+)-) | (acid) | Halal: if it is not obtained from wine by-product, in USA it is Halal because it is obtained from un-fermented grapes. |
| E335 | Sodium tartrates (i) Monosodium tartrate (ii), Disodium tartrate | acidity regulator | Halal: if it is not obtained from wine by-product, in USA it is Halal because it is obtained from un-fermented grapes. |
| E336 | Potassium tartrates (i) Monopotassium tartrate (cream of tartar) (ii) Dipotassium tartrate | acidity regulator | Halal: if it is not obtained from wine by-product, in USA it is Halal because it is obtained from un-fermented grapes. |
| E337 | Sodium potassium tartrate | acidity regulator | Halal: if it is not obtained from wine by-product, in USA it is Halal because it is obtained from un-fermented grapes. |
| E338 | Orthophosphoric acid | acid | Halal |
| E339 | Sodium phosphates (i) Monosodium phosphate (ii) Disodium phosphate (iii) Trisodium phosphate | antioxidant | Halal |
| E340 | Potassium phosphates (i) Monopotassium phosphate (ii)Dipotassium phosphate (iii) Tripotassium phosphate | antioxidant | Halal |
| E341 | Calcium phosphates (i) Monocalcium phosphate (ii) Dicalcium phosphate (iii) Tricalcium phosphate | anti-caking agent, firming agent | Halal: if calcium from mineral source |
E400–E499 (thickeners, stabilizers, emulsifiers)
| Code | Name(s) | Purpose | |
| 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: if calcium source is from mineral |
| 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 | Halal |
| 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 |
| E420 | Sorbitol (i) Sorbitol (ii) Sorbitol syrup (emulsifier) (sweetener) | humectant | Halal |
| E421 | Mannitol (anti-caking agent) | sweetener | Halal |
| E422 | Glycerol (emulsifier) | sweetener | Mushbooh: called Glycerin in USA, Halal: if it is from plant fat, Haraam: if it is from pork fat |
| E440(a & b) | Pectins (i) pectin (ii) amidated pectin | emulsifier | Halal |
| E450A, b & c | Sodium and Potassium Phosphates and Polyphosphates | emulsifier | Halal |
| E460 | Cellulose (i) Microcrystalline cellulose (ii) Powdered cellulose | emulsifier | Halal |
| E461 | Methyl cellulose | emulsifier | Halal |
| E462 | Ethyl cellulose | emulsifier | |
| E463 | Hydroxypropyl cellulose | emulsifier | Halal |
| E464 | Hypromellose (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose) | emulsifier | Halal |
| E465 | Ethyl methyl cellulose | emulsifier | Halal |
| E466 | Carboxymethyl cellulose, Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose | emulsifier | Halal |
| E470a | Sodium, potassium and calcium salts of fatty acids (emulsifier) | anti-caking agent | MushboohHalal: if it is from plant fat, Haraam: if it is from pork fat |
| E471 | Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (glyceryl monostearate, glyceryl distearate) | emulsifier | Mushbooh: Halal if it is from plant fat,Haraam: if it is from pork fat |
| E472a | Acetic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | emulsifier | MushboohHalal: if it is from plant fat, Haraam: if it is from pork fat |
| E473 | Sucrose esters of fatty acids | emulsifier | MushboohHalal: if it is from plant fat, Haraam: if it is from pork fat |
| E474 | Sucroglycerides | emulsifier | Mushbooh: Halal if it is from plant fat,Haraam: if it is from pork fat |
| E475 | Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids | emulsifier | MushboohHalal: if it is from plant fat, Haraam: if it is from pork fat |
| E477 | Propane-1,2-diol esters of fatty acids, propylene glycol esters of fatty acids | emulsifier | MushboohHalal: if it is from plant fat, Haraam: if it is from pork fat |
| E481 | Sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate | emulsifier | MushboohHalal: if it is from plant fat, Haraam: if it is from pork fat |
| E482 | Calcium stearoyl-2-lactylate | emulsifier | MushboohHalal: if it is from plant fat, Haraam: if it is from pork fat |
| E483 | Stearyl tartrate | emulsifier | MushboohHalal: if it is from plant fat, Haraam: if it is from pork fat |
FOOD INGREDIENTS NUMBERS WITH NO E-PREFIX:
| Number | Name | DESCRIPTION | HALAL STATUS |
| 107 | Yellow 2G | Colors | Halal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal |
| 128 | Red 2G | Colors | Halal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal |
| 133 | Brilliant Blue FCF | Colors | Halal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal |
| 154 | Brown FK | Colors | Halal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal |
| 155 | Brown HT | Colors | Halal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal |
| 234 | Nisin | Preservative – other | Halal |
| 262 | Sodium Acetate | Miscellaneous – Acids and their Salts | Halal |
| 296 | Malic Acid | Miscellaneous – Acids and their Salts | Halal |
| 297 | Fumaric Acid | Miscellaneous – Acids and their Salts | Halal |
| 350 | Sodium Malate | Miscellaneous – Salts of Malic Acid | Halal |
| 351 | Potassium Malate | Miscellaneous – Salts of Malic Acid | Halal |
| 352 | Calcium Malate | Miscellaneous – Salts of Malic Acid | Halal |
| 353 | Metataric Acid | Miscellaneous – Salts of Malic Acid | Halal |
| 355 | Adipic Acid | Miscellaneous – Salts of Malic Acid | Halal |
| 363 | Succinic Acid | Miscellaneous – Salts of Malic Acid | Halal |
| 370 | 1,4-Heptonolactane | Miscellaneous – Salts of Malic Acid | Halal |
| 375 | Nicotinic Acid | Miscellaneous – Salts of Malic Acid | Halal |
| 380 | Triammonium Citrate | Miscellaneous – Salts of Malic Acid | Halal |
| 381 | Ammonium Ferric Citrate | Miscellaneous – Salts of Malic Acid | Halal |
| 385 | Calcium Disodium EDTA | Miscellaneous – Salts of Malic Acid | Halal |
| 416 | Karaya Gum | Emulsifiers and Stabilizers | Halal |
| 430 | Polyoxyethane (8) Stearate | Emulsifiers and Stabilizers – Fatty Acid derivatives | Halal if it is 100% from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat |
| 431 | Polyoxyethane (40) Stearate | Emulsifiers and Stabilizers – Fatty Acid derivatives | Halal if it is 100% from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat |
| 432 | Polyoxyethane (20) Sorbitan / Polysorbate 20 | Emulsifiers and Stabilizers – Fatty Acid derivatives | Halal if it is 100% from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat |
| 433 | Polyoxyethane (20) Sorbitan Mono-oleate / Polysorbate 80 | Emulsifiers and Stabilizers – Fatty Acid derivatives | Halal if it is 100% from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat |
| 434 | Polyoxyethane (20) Sorbitan Monopalmitate / Polysorbate 40 | Emulsifiers and Stabilizers – Fatty Acid derivatives | Halal if it is 100% from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat |
| 435 | Polyoxyethane (20) Sorbitan Monostearate / Polysorbate 60 | Emulsifiers and Stabilizers – Fatty Acid derivatives | Halal if it is 100% from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat |
| 436 | Polyoxyethane (20) Sorbitan Tristearate / Polysorbate 65 | Emulsifiers and Stabilizers – Fatty Acid derivatives | Halal if it is 100% from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat |
| 476 | Polyglycerol Esters of Polycondensed Esters of Caster Oil | Emulsifiers and Stabilizers – salts or Esters of Fatty Acids | Halal if it is 100% from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat |
| 478 | Lactylated Fatty Acid Esters of Glycerol and Propane-1,2-Diol | Emulsifiers and Stabilizers – salts or Esters of Fatty Acids | Halal if it is 100% from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat |
| 491 | Sorbitan Monostearate | Emulsifiers and Stabilizers – salts or Esters of Fatty Acids | Halal if it is 100% from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat |
| 492 | Sorbitan Tristearate | Emulsifiers and Stabilizers – salts or Esters of Fatty Acids | Halal if it is 100% from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat |
| 493 | Sorbitan Monolaurate | Emulsifiers and Stabilizers – salts or Esters of Fatty Acids | Halal if it is 100% from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat |
| 494 | Sorbitan Mono-oleate | Emulsifiers and Stabilizers – salts or Esters of Fatty Acids | Halal if it is 100% from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat |
| 495 | Sorbitan Monopalmitate | Emulsifiers and Stabilizers – salts or Esters of Fatty Acids | Halal if it is 100% from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat |
| 500 | Sodium Carbonate / Sodium Bicarbonate | Miscellaneous – Acids and Salts: Carbonates | Halal |
| 501 | Potassium Carbonate / Potassium Bicarbonate | Miscellaneous – Acids and Salts: Carbonates | Halal |
| 503 | Ammonium Carbonate | Miscellaneous – Acids and Salts: Carbonates | Halal |
| 504 | Magnesium Carbonate | Miscellaneous – Acids and Salts: Carbonates | Halal |
| 507 | Hydrochloric Acid | Miscellaneous – Acids and Salts: Hydrochloric Acid and its Salts | Halal |
| 508 | Potassium Chloride | Miscellaneous – Acids and Salts: Hydrochloric Acid and its Salts | Halal |
| 509 | Calcium Chloride | Miscellaneous – Acids and Salts: Hydrochloric Acid and its Salts | Halal |
| 510 | Ammonium Chloride | Miscellaneous – Acids and Salts: Hydrochloric Acid and its Salts | Halal |
| 513 | Sulphuric Acid | Miscellaneous – Acids and Salts: Sulphuric Acid and its Salts | Halal |
| 514 | Sodium Sulphate | Miscellaneous – Acids and Salts: Sulphuric Acid and its Salts | Halal |
| 515 | Potassium Sulphate | Miscellaneous – Acids and Salts: Sulphuric Acid and its Salts | Halal |
| 516 | Calcium Sulphate | Miscellaneous – Acids and Salts: Sulphuric Acid and its Salts | Halal |
| 518 | Magnesium Sulphate | Miscellaneous – Acids and Salts: Sulphuric Acid and its Salts | Halal |
| 524 | Sodium Hydroxide | Miscellaneous – Alkalis | Halal |
| 525 | Potassium Hydroxide | Miscellaneous – Alkalis | Halal |
| 526 | Calcium Hydroxide | Miscellaneous – Alkalis | Halal |
| 527 | Ammonium Hydroxide | Miscellaneous – Alkalis | Halal |
| 528 | Magnesium Hydroxide | Miscellaneous – Alkalis | Halal |
| 529 | Calcium Oxide | Miscellaneous – Alkalis | Halal |
| 530 | Magnesium Oxide | Miscellaneous – Alkalis | Halal |
| 535 | Sodium Ferrocyanide | Miscellaneous – other Salts | Halal |
| 536 | Potassium Ferrocyanide | Miscellaneous – other Salts | Halal |
| 540 | Dicalcium Ferrocyanide | Miscellaneous – other Salts | Halal |
| 541 | Sodium Aluminium Phosphate | Miscellaneous – other Salts | Halal |
| 542 | Edible Bone Phosphate (Bone-Meal) | Miscellaneous – Anti-Caking Agents | Haraam if the bones from pig |
| 544 | Calcium Polyphosphates | Miscellaneous – Anti-Caking Agents | Mushbooh, Halal if it is from minerals, Haraam if it is from pig bones |
| 545 | Ammonium Polyphosphates | Miscellaneous – Anti-Caking Agents | Halal |
| 551 | Silicon Dioxide (Silica Salt) | Miscellaneous – Silicon Salts | Halal |
| 552 | Calcium Silicate | Miscellaneous – Silicon Salts | Halal |
| 553 | Magnesium Silicate / Magnesium Trisilicate (Talc) | Miscellaneous – Silicon Salts | Halal |
| 554 | Aluminium Sodium Silicate | Miscellaneous – Silicon Salts | Halal |
| 556 | Aluminium Calcium Silicate | Miscellaneous – Silicon Salts | Mushbooh, Halal if calcium from mineral rocks, Haraam if calcium from pig bones |
| 558 | Bentonite | Miscellaneous – other compounds | Halal |
| 559 | Kaolin (Aluminium Silicate) | Miscellaneous – other compounds | Halal |
| 570 | Stearic Acid | Miscellaneous – other compounds | Mushbooh, Halal if the source is from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat |
| 572 | Magnesium Stearate | Miscellaneous – other compounds | Mushbooh, Halal if the source is from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat |
| 575 | Glucono Delta-Lactone | Miscellaneous – other compounds | Halal |
| 576 | Sodium Gluconate | Miscellaneous – other compounds | Halal |
| 577 | Potassium Gluconate | Miscellaneous – other compounds | Halal |
| 578 | Calcium Gluconate | Miscellaneous – other compounds | Halal |
| 620 | L-Glutamic Acid | Miscellaneous – Flavour Enhancers | Mushbooh, Halal if it is from plant protein, Haraam if it is from pig protein |
| 621 | Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) | Miscellaneous – Flavour Enhancers | Mushbooh, Halal if all ingredients including culture media to grow culture from Halal source, Haraam if media is from pork fat |
| 622 | Monopotassium Glutamate | Miscellaneous – Flavour Enhancers | Mushbooh, Halal if all ingredients including culture media to grow culture from Halal source, Haraam if media is from pork fat |
| 623 | Calcium Glutamate | Miscellaneous – Flavour Enhancers | Mushbooh, Halal if all ingredients including culture media to grow culture from Halal source, Haraam if media is from pork fat |
| 627 | Sodium Guanylate | Miscellaneous – Flavour Enhancers | Halal if it is obtained from sardines or baker’s yeast extract. Mushbooh if it is made from brewer yeast extract, a by-product of beer making |
| 631 | Sodium Inosinate | Miscellaneous – Flavour Enhancers | Halal if it is obtained from sardines. Mushbooh if it is made from brewer yeast extract, a by-product of beer making. Haraam if it is extracted from pig meat. |
| 635 | Sodium5-Ribonucleotide | Miscellaneous – Flavour Enhancers | Mushbooh, it is a combination of E N 627 and EN 631 |
| 636 | Maltol | Miscellaneous – Flavour Enhancers | Halal |
| 637 | Ethyl Maltol | Miscellaneous – Flavour Enhancers | Halal |
| 900 | Dimethylpolysiloxane | Miscellaneous – Flavour Enhancers | Halal |
| 901 | Beeswax | Miscellaneous – Glazing Agents | Halal |
| 903 | Carnauba Wax | Miscellaneous – Glazing Agents | Halal |
| 904 | Shellac | Miscellaneous – Glazing Agents | Halal if no if it is not treated with alcohol, two types of shellac is available, the Halal type is not treated with alcohol but other type is treated with alcohol. A gummy secretion material from the pores of a insect Coccus lacca that feed on Palas trees in India and South Asia. This gummy material is called Lac. Manufactured by Indian companies. |
| 905 | Mineral Hydrocarbons | Miscellaneous – Glazing Agents | Halal |
| 907 | Refined Microcrystalline Wax | Miscellaneous – Glazing Agents | Mushbooh, Halal if obtained from plant fat wax. Haraam if it is obtained from pork fat wax |
| 920 | L-Cysteine Hydrochloride | Miscellaneous – Compounds used to treat Flour | Mushbooh, Haraam if it is obtained from human hair, Halal if it is made from Halal synthetic material. The third source is from chicken/duck feathers. There is difference of opinions among different Islamic scholars. One school of ulema says it is Halal the other says not Halal. |
| 924 | Potassium Bromate | Miscellaneous – Compounds used to treat Flour | Halal |
| 925 | Chlorine | Miscellaneous – Compounds used to treat Flour | Halal |
| 926 | Chlorine Dioxide | Miscellaneous – Compounds used to treat Flour | Halal |
| 927 | Azodicarbonamide | Miscellaneous – Compounds used to treat Flour | Halal |