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Common E-numbers and their halal status
20 common food additives, each with its classification in the Etqa database and the reason for it. 6 are classified halal and 14 mashbooh.
An E number is a number used in the European Union to identify permitted food additives. It means the additive has passed safety tests and has been approved for use. (Source: European Food Safety Authority.)
20 codes shown
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E100–E199 Colours
E200–E299 Preservatives
E300–E399 Antioxidants and acidity regulators
E400–E499 Thickeners, stabilisers and emulsifiers
E600–E699 Flavour enhancers
E900–E999 Glazing agents, gases and sweeteners
How to read this list. The classification is the one in the Etqa database for the additive under its main name. Mashbooh means doubtful: in most cases the additive can be halal or haram depending on its source. A classification is not a halal certificate and not a fatwa. How the classifications are made
This list shows 20 common additives. The app covers all 406 E-number codes in the Etqa database: scan a product, or look an ingredient up by name.