Is E282 halal?
E282 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 E282?
Calcium propionate. Preservative
Where does E282 come from?
E282 is obtained from plant, mineral or synthetic sources, so it raises no animal-derivation concern on its own.
| Function | Preservative |
|---|---|
| Is E282 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. |
E282 is identified internationally as Codex/INS 282.
EU approval: Yes.
Vegetarian status: Suitable for vegetarians.
Products containing E282
Products in our database that list E282 among their ingredients:
- English Muffins — Thomas (Halal)
- Plain Bagels — THOMAS' (Halal)
- Pain blanc — POM (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- Classico - Pain blanc tranché — Villagio (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- D'ITALIANO — D'ITALIANO (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- 14 Grains — Country Harvest (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- Ancient Grains with Quinoa — Country Harvest (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- Oat Home Style Bread — La recolte St-Méthode (Halal)
- 100% Whole Wheat Bread — Dempster's (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- MULTIGRAIN — Dempster's (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- Delightful Bread — Sara Lee (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- Peanut Butter Crunch — Fleischer, Selbst gemacht, The Wholesome Bar, Uberti (Halal)
How this verdict was reached
E282 is made from plant or mineral raw materials, with no animal input.
What this is based on
Frequently asked questions
Is E282 halal?
E282 is generally considered halal.
Where does E282 come from?
E282 is obtained from plant, mineral or synthetic sources, so it raises no animal-derivation concern on its own.
How does E282 relate to Codex/INS numbering and regional food-safety rules?
E282 is identified internationally as Codex/INS 282. EU approval: Yes. Vegetarian status: Suitable for vegetarians.
How this verdict was reached
E282 is made from plant or mineral raw materials, with no animal input.
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