Is E304 halal?
E304 is mushbooh (doubtful): it can be derived from animal or non-halal sources, so its halal status depends on the source used.
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 E304?
Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid (Ascorbyl palmitate). Antioxidant
Where does E304 come from?
E304 can be produced from either plant or animal raw materials, and the label almost never says which. The same E-number can come from a different source in another product, so where the origin matters, check that product's certification.
| Function | Antioxidant |
|---|---|
| Is E304 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. |
E304 is identified internationally as Codex/INS 304.
EU approval: Yes.
Vegetarian status: Suitable for vegetarians.
Products containing E304
Products in our database that list E304 among their ingredients:
- Rice Cakes — QUAKER (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- Mikrowellen Popcorn salzig — Snaktastic (Halal)
- Müsli-Tresor-Choco Nut — KELLOGG'S TRÉSOR (Halal)
- Trésor Chocolat au Lait — Kellogg's (Halal)
- NATURE — alpro (Halal)
- ALPRO vanille — alpro (Halal)
- ALPRO aardbei — alpro (Halal)
- Fermentiertes Sojaprodukt, Ungesüßt — alpro (Halal)
- Nature aux Amandes - Végétal soja & amande — alpro (Halal)
- Natur mit Kokosnuss — alpro (Halal)
- Greek Style Plain — alpro (Halal)
- Alpro Joghurtalternative auf Sojabasis, Natur mit Hafer, 500 g — alpro (Halal)
How this verdict was reached
E304 can be made from either plant or animal raw materials, and manufacturers rarely declare which. That unresolved origin is what makes it doubtful rather than permitted.
What this is based on
Frequently asked questions
Is E304 halal?
E304 is mushbooh (doubtful): it can be derived from animal or non-halal sources, so its halal status depends on the source used.
Where does E304 come from?
E304 can be produced from either plant or animal raw materials, and the label almost never says which. The same E-number can come from a different source in another product, so where the origin matters, check that product's certification.
How does E304 relate to Codex/INS numbering and regional food-safety rules?
E304 is identified internationally as Codex/INS 304. EU approval: Yes. Vegetarian status: Suitable for vegetarians.
How this verdict was reached
E304 can be made from either plant or animal raw materials, and manufacturers rarely declare which. That unresolved origin is what makes it doubtful rather than permitted.
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