Is E301 halal?
E301 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 E301?
Sodium ascorbate. Antioxidant
Where does E301 come from?
E301 is obtained from plant, mineral or synthetic sources, so it raises no animal-derivation concern on its own.
| Function | Antioxidant |
|---|---|
| Is E301 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. |
E301 is identified internationally as Codex/INS 301.
EU approval: Yes.
Vegetarian status: Suitable for vegetarians.
Products containing E301
Products in our database that list E301 among their ingredients:
- Blanc de Poulet — Fleury Michon (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- Viande des GRISONS — Aoste (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- High Protein Chicken & Chorizo Paella — Muscle Foood (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- HERTA Knacki Veggie Saucisses végétales x6 -210g — Herta, Knacki (Halal)
- Jamón Serrano — Incarlopsa (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- Guacamole — Hacendado (Halal)
- Fuet Espetec — Hacendado (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- Lomo embuchado — Hacendado (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- Jamón cocido extra — Hacendado (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- Jamón Cocido — Hacendado (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- Pechuga de pavo finas lonchas — Hacendado (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- Jamón cocido extra finas lonchas — Hacendado (Doubtful (mushbooh))
How this verdict was reached
E301 is made from plant or mineral raw materials, with no animal input.
What this is based on
Frequently asked questions
Is E301 halal?
E301 is generally considered halal.
Where does E301 come from?
E301 is obtained from plant, mineral or synthetic sources, so it raises no animal-derivation concern on its own.
How does E301 relate to Codex/INS numbering and regional food-safety rules?
E301 is identified internationally as Codex/INS 301. EU approval: Yes. Vegetarian status: Suitable for vegetarians.
How this verdict was reached
E301 is made from plant or mineral raw materials, with no animal input.
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