Is E211 halal?
E211 is generally considered halal.
Automated classification, not a religious ruling. No scholar or certification body has reviewed this assessment — always check the product's own halal certification.
What is E211?
Sodium benzoate. Preservative
Where does E211 come from?
E211 is obtained from plant, mineral or synthetic sources, so it raises no animal-derivation concern on its own.
| Function | Preservative |
|---|---|
| Is E211 vegetarian? | Suitable for vegetarians |
| Approved in the EU | Yes |
| Food-safety regulator | U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food safety only — not a halal authority. |
E211 is identified internationally as Codex/INS 211.
EU approval: Yes.
Vegetarian status: Suitable for vegetarians.
Products containing E211
Products in our database that list E211 among their ingredients:
- Barbecue Sauce — Sweet Baby Ray's (Halal)
- Fresh Garlic Caesar Dressing & Dip — la maison (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- Diet Pepsi — Pepsi (Halal)
- Mexican hot sauce — Valentina (Halal)
- GINGER ALE — CANADA DRY (Halal)
- Cranberry almond crunch — Post (Halal)
- Diet Coke — Coca-Cola (Halal)
- Lemon-lime soda — Sprite (Halal)
- Dr Pepper — Dr Pepper (Halal)
- Monster Pacific Punch — Monster Energy (Haram)
- Sprite 330 ml — Sprite, The Coca-Cola Company (Halal)
- cokezero — coca-cola (Halal)
How this verdict was reached
E211 is made from plant or mineral raw materials, with no animal input.
What this is based on
Frequently asked questions
Is E211 halal?
E211 is generally considered halal.
Where does E211 come from?
E211 is obtained from plant, mineral or synthetic sources, so it raises no animal-derivation concern on its own.
How does E211 relate to Codex/INS numbering and regional food-safety rules?
E211 is identified internationally as Codex/INS 211. EU approval: Yes. Vegetarian status: Suitable for vegetarians.
How this verdict was reached
E211 is made from plant or mineral raw materials, with no animal input.
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