Is E300 halal?
E300 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 E300?
Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C). Antioxidant
Where does E300 come from?
E300 is obtained from plant, mineral or synthetic sources, so it raises no animal-derivation concern on its own.
| Function | Antioxidant, Sequestrant |
|---|---|
| Is E300 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. |
E300 is identified internationally as Codex/INS 300.
EU approval: Yes.
Vegetarian status: Suitable for vegetarians.
Products containing E300
Products in our database that list E300 among their ingredients:
- Fruit Snacks — Welch's (Haram)
- wholemeal sourdough bread — Taste the difference (Halal)
- Peanut Butter Crunch — Fleischer, Selbst gemacht, The Wholesome Bar, Uberti (Halal)
- MULTISEED WHOLEMEAL FARMHOUSE LOAF — Sainsbury's, Sainsbury's taste the difference (Halal)
- Succo di limone — Italiamo (Halal)
- Red Kidney Beans — Freshona (Halal)
- Biscottes aux céréales et aux graines — Maître Jean Pierre (Halal)
- Pesto alla Genovese — Italiamo (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- Grüne Oliven ohne Stein — Baresa (Halal)
- Wholemeal Seeded Farmhouse — Deluxe (Halal)
- Desserts et Spécialité de Fruits — Baccara (Halal)
- 10 croissants — Les Pâtissades (Doubtful (mushbooh))
How this verdict was reached
E300 is made from plant or mineral raw materials, with no animal input.
What this is based on
Frequently asked questions
Is E300 halal?
E300 is generally considered halal.
Where does E300 come from?
E300 is obtained from plant, mineral or synthetic sources, so it raises no animal-derivation concern on its own.
How does E300 relate to Codex/INS numbering and regional food-safety rules?
E300 is identified internationally as Codex/INS 300. EU approval: Yes. Vegetarian status: Suitable for vegetarians.
How this verdict was reached
E300 is made from plant or mineral raw materials, with no animal input.
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