Is E224 halal?
E224 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 E224?
Potassium metabisulphite. Preservative
Where does E224 come from?
E224 is obtained from plant, mineral or synthetic sources, so it raises no animal-derivation concern on its own.
| Function | Antioxidant, Preservative |
|---|---|
| Is E224 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. |
E224 is identified internationally as Codex/INS 224.
EU approval: Yes.
Vegetarian status: Suitable for vegetarians.
Products containing E224
Products in our database that list E224 among their ingredients:
- Sphère plaisir — Alteña's Nopales, Laugar (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- Coconut Juice — Foco, Thai Agri Foods Co. Ltd. (Halal)
- Succo di limone — Italiamo (Halal)
- Dijon Originale Senf — Maille (Halal)
- Senf grobkörnig | à l‘Ancienne | Grove Mustard — Maille, Unilever (Halal)
- Moutarde Fine et Forte Flacon Souple — Amora (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- Mayonnaise bocal A la moutarde de Dijon — Marque Repère, Rustica (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- Dijon Originale — MAILLE (Halal)
- Maille Mayonnaise — Maille (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- Amora Moutarde Forte Verre 430g — Amora (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- Amora Moutarde Forte 185g — Amora (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- Maille Moutarde Fine de Dijon L'Originale Bocal 360g — Maille (Doubtful (mushbooh))
How this verdict was reached
E224 is made from plant or mineral raw materials, with no animal input.
What this is based on
Frequently asked questions
Is E224 halal?
E224 is generally considered halal.
Where does E224 come from?
E224 is obtained from plant, mineral or synthetic sources, so it raises no animal-derivation concern on its own.
How does E224 relate to Codex/INS numbering and regional food-safety rules?
E224 is identified internationally as Codex/INS 224. EU approval: Yes. Vegetarian status: Suitable for vegetarians.
How this verdict was reached
E224 is made from plant or mineral raw materials, with no animal input.
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