Is E220 halal?
E220 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 E220?
Sulphur dioxide. Preservative
Where does E220 come from?
E220 is obtained from plant, mineral or synthetic sources, so it raises no animal-derivation concern on its own.
| Function | Antioxidant, Preservative |
|---|---|
| Is E220 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. |
E220 is identified internationally as Codex/INS 220.
EU approval: Yes.
Vegetarian status: Suitable for vegetarians.
Products containing E220
Products in our database that list E220 among their ingredients:
- Premium Fruit & Nut Muesli — Lidl (Halal)
- premium müsli — Crownfield (Lidl) (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- Dried Soft Apricots — Alesto (Halal)
- Simply Fruity muesli — Dorset cereals (Halal)
- Teriyakisauce — Kikkoman, Kikkoman - Kikkoman K.K. (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- Fruit, Nut and Seed Muesli — Sainsbury's (Halal)
How this verdict was reached
E220 is made from plant or mineral raw materials, with no animal input.
What this is based on
Frequently asked questions
Is E220 halal?
E220 is generally considered halal.
Where does E220 come from?
E220 is obtained from plant, mineral or synthetic sources, so it raises no animal-derivation concern on its own.
How does E220 relate to Codex/INS numbering and regional food-safety rules?
E220 is identified internationally as Codex/INS 220. EU approval: Yes. Vegetarian status: Suitable for vegetarians.
How this verdict was reached
E220 is made from plant or mineral raw materials, with no animal input.
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