Halal Ingredient & E-Code Database

Source: Animal

Protein obtained by boiling animal skin, tendons, and bones. Most commercial gelatin is pork-derived, making it haram. Halal-certified gelatin from fish or halal-slaughtered cattle exists as an alternative.

Source: Plant/Animal

Emulsifier most commonly derived from soybeans or sunflower seeds. Soy and sunflower lecithin are halal. Egg-derived lecithin is also halal as eggs are permissible.

Source: Plant/Animal

A sugar alcohol used as a sweetener and humectant. Can be derived from plant oils (halal) or animal fats including pork (haram). Source must be verified with the manufacturer.

Source: Insect

Red pigment extracted from crushed cochineal insects. Considered haram by the majority of Islamic scholars as insects are not permissible to consume.

Source: Plant/Animal

Common emulsifiers found in bread, margarine, and baked goods. Can be manufactured from plant oils (halal) or animal fats (requires verification). Check for halal certification.

Source: Animal/Microbial

Enzyme complex used in cheese production. Animal rennet from non-halal-slaughtered calves is haram. Microbial and plant-based rennet are halal alternatives.

Source: Chemical

Intoxicating alcohol prohibited in Islam. Haram when present as an ingredient in food or beverages. Trace amounts from natural fermentation may be excused by some scholars.

Source: Dairy

Liquid remaining after milk is curdled in cheese-making. The whey itself is halal, but it may be processed with non-halal enzymes (animal rennet), making verification necessary.

Source: Animal/Synthetic

Amino acid used as a dough conditioner in bakery products. Often derived from human hair or duck feathers, raising halal concerns. Synthetic L-Cysteine is halal.

Source: Plant/Animal

Saturated fatty acid used in food processing and packaging. Can be sourced from plant oils (halal) or animal tallow including pork (haram). Source verification is required.

Source: Animal

Digestive enzyme almost exclusively derived from pig stomach lining. Haram due to its porcine origin. No widely available halal alternative exists for food use.

Source: Plant

Natural flavoring extracted from vanilla beans using ethanol as a solvent (typically 35% alcohol). Pure vanilla powder or alcohol-free vanilla flavoring are halal alternatives.

Source: Plant

Natural yellow coloring derived from the turmeric root. Entirely plant-based and halal with no concerns.

Source: Plant/Synthetic

Brown food coloring produced by heating carbohydrates such as sugar. Made from plant-derived sugars and is halal.

Source: Plant/Synthetic

Orange-yellow pigment found naturally in carrots and other vegetables. Plant-derived or synthetically produced, both are halal.

Source: Synthetic

Synthetic blue dye used in beverages, confectionery, and dairy products. Manufactured chemically with no animal-derived components.

Source: Synthetic

Synthetic red azo dye used in food products. Chemically produced with no animal origin, making it halal.

Source: Synthetic

Synthetic yellow azo dye commonly used in soft drinks, sweets, and sauces. No animal-derived ingredients involved in production.

Source: Synthetic

Synthetic lemon-yellow dye widely used in food and beverages. Produced chemically and contains no animal-derived substances.

Source: Synthetic

Antimicrobial preservative used in cheese, wine, and baked goods. Produced synthetically and is halal.

Source: Synthetic

Salt of sorbic acid used as a preservative in dairy, baked goods, and beverages. Synthetically manufactured and halal.

Source: Synthetic/Plant

Preservative found naturally in berries and also produced synthetically. No animal origin and is halal.

Source: Synthetic

Sodium salt of benzoic acid, widely used to preserve acidic foods and soft drinks. Synthetically produced and halal.

Source: Chemical

Preservative and antioxidant used in dried fruits, wine, and processed foods. A chemical compound with no animal connection.

Source: Chemical

Curing agent used in processed meats to prevent bacterial growth and preserve color. The additive itself is halal; the meat it is used in must also be halal.

Source: Plant/Animal

Organic acid used as a preservative and flavoring agent. Can be produced by bacterial fermentation of plant sugars (halal) or from animal-derived substrates (requires verification).

Source: Synthetic

Preservative used to prevent mold in baked goods and cheese. Produced synthetically or by bacterial fermentation of plant substrates.

Source: Synthetic/Plant

Vitamin C used as an antioxidant and preservative. Produced synthetically or extracted from fruits. Entirely halal.

Source: Plant/Synthetic

Widely used acidulant and preservative. Originally from citrus fruits, now mostly produced by fungal fermentation of sugar. Halal with no concerns.

Source: Plant/Animal

Acetic, lactic, or citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides. Like E471, these can be derived from plant or animal fats. Source verification is needed.

Source: Synthetic

Emulsifiers made by combining sucrose with fatty acids. Typically manufactured from plant-derived fatty acids and sugar, making them halal.

Source: Plant/Animal

Esters of polyglycerol and fatty acids used in baked goods and confectionery. The fatty acids can be plant or animal-derived, requiring source confirmation.

Source: Plant

Emulsifier made from castor bean oil and polyglycerol. Used in chocolate production to improve flow. Derived from plant sources and is halal.

Source: Plant/Animal

Emulsifier and dough strengthener used in bread and baked goods. Contains stearic acid which can be from plant or animal sources. Requires verification.

Source: Plant/Animal

Emulsifier used in cakes, confectionery, and chocolate. Made from sorbitol and stearic acid, the latter of which may be animal-derived.

Source: Plant/Synthetic

Sugar alcohol found naturally in fruits and produced commercially from corn syrup. Entirely plant-derived and halal.

Source: Synthetic

Calorie-free artificial sweetener about 200 times sweeter than sugar. Chemically synthesized with no animal-derived components.

Source: Synthetic

Low-calorie artificial sweetener made from two amino acids (aspartic acid and phenylalanine). Synthetically produced and halal.

Source: Synthetic

Artificial sweetener about 30-50 times sweeter than sugar. Chemically manufactured with no animal connection. Halal.

Source: Synthetic

One of the oldest artificial sweeteners, about 300-400 times sweeter than sugar. Fully synthetic and halal.

Source: Synthetic

Calorie-free sweetener derived from sugar through chemical modification. No animal-derived ingredients are used in its production.

Source: Plant

Natural sweetener extracted from the leaves of the Stevia rebaudiana plant. Entirely plant-based and halal.

Source: Plant

Sugar alcohol found in birch bark and corn cobs. Commonly used in sugar-free gum and candies. Plant-derived and halal.

Source: Plant (Seaweed)

Natural thickener and gelling agent extracted from brown seaweed. Entirely plant-derived and halal.

Source: Plant (Seaweed)

Sodium salt of alginic acid, derived from brown seaweed. Used as a thickener and stabilizer. Plant-based and halal.

Source: Plant (Seaweed)

Gelling agent derived from red seaweed. A popular halal and vegan alternative to gelatin. Entirely plant-based.

Source: Plant (Seaweed)

Thickener and stabilizer extracted from red seaweed. Widely used in dairy and non-dairy products. Plant-derived and halal.

Source: Plant

Natural thickener obtained from the seeds of the carob tree. Entirely plant-based and halal with no concerns.

Source: Plant

Thickener extracted from guar beans. One of the most common food thickeners. Plant-derived and halal.

Source: Plant

Natural gum from Acacia trees, used as a stabilizer and emulsifier. Entirely plant-based and halal.

Source: Microbial

Thickener produced by bacterial fermentation of sugars. Widely used in sauces, dressings, and gluten-free baking. Halal.

Source: Plant

Natural gelling agent found in fruit cell walls, commonly extracted from citrus peel or apple pomace. Plant-derived and halal.

Source: Animal/Microbial

Enzyme that breaks down fats, used in cheese and baking. Can be sourced from animal pancreas (requires halal slaughter) or microbial fermentation (halal).

Source: Plant

Proteolytic enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Used as a meat tenderizer and in brewing. Entirely plant-derived and halal.

Source: Animal

Digestive enzyme primarily sourced from porcine or bovine pancreas. Porcine trypsin is haram. Bovine trypsin requires halal slaughter verification.

Source: Insect

Resin secreted by the lac bug, used as a glazing agent on candies and fruit. Considered haram by most scholars as it is an insect-derived product.

Source: Insect (Bee)

Natural wax produced by honeybees, used as a glazing agent. Considered halal as bee products (honey, beeswax) are permissible in Islam.

Source: Animal

Waxy substance derived from sheep wool grease. While sheep are halal animals, extraction does not require slaughter. Some scholars consider it halal, others doubtful.

Source: Animal

Rendered fat from beef or mutton. Haram unless sourced from halal-slaughtered animals with proper certification. Most commercial tallow lacks halal certification.

Source: Animal (Pork)

Rendered fat from pigs. Absolutely haram as it is a pork product. Sometimes hidden in baked goods, pastries, and fried foods.

Source: Microbial/Synthetic

Amino acid that imparts umami flavor. Produced by microbial fermentation of plant-based substrates. Halal.

Source: Microbial

Sodium salt of glutamic acid, the most widely used flavor enhancer. Produced by fermentation of sugarcane or corn. Halal.

Source: Animal/Microbial

Flavor enhancer often used with MSG. Can be derived from animal sources (meat or fish) or by microbial fermentation. Source verification is necessary.

Source: Animal/Microbial

Blend of disodium inosinate and disodium guanylate. May be derived from animal tissue or microbial fermentation. Requires source confirmation.

Source: Insect

Red dye obtained from crushed cochineal insects, closely related to carmine (E120). Haram as it is derived from insects.

Source: Animal

Charred animal bones used to filter and whiten sugar. The final sugar product may not contain bone char residue, but its use in processing is a concern for many scholars.

Source: Dairy

Main protein found in milk. Derived from cow's milk and is halal. However, the rennet used in its extraction should be verified as halal.

Source: Animal/Plant

Protein found in egg whites (halal), blood (haram), and plants. Egg albumin is halal; bovine serum albumin is doubtful as it is derived from blood.