Is E306 halal?
E306 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 E306?
Tocopherols (natural). Antioxidant
Where does E306 come from?
E306 is obtained from plant, mineral or synthetic sources, so it raises no animal-derivation concern on its own.
| Is E306 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. |
E306 is identified internationally as Codex/INS 306.
EU approval: Yes.
Vegetarian status: Suitable for vegetarians.
Products containing E306
Products in our database that list E306 among their ingredients:
- Cheerios — General Mills (Halal)
- Toasted Whole Grain Oat Cereal — Cheerios (Halal)
- Chewy Granola Bar Trail Mix — Nature Valley Fruit & Nut (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- SIMPLY GRANOLA OATS, HONEY, RAISINS & ALMONDS — QUAKER (Halal)
- Cap'n Crunch Cereal — Cap'n Crunch (Halal)
- Yogourt Granola Bar — Nature Valley (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- COCONUT & CASHEW BUTTER CRUNCHY GRANOLA — NATURE'S PATH (Halal)
- Rolled Corn Tortilla Chips Chili & Lime Flavored — Trader Joe's (Halal)
- Almond Raisin Müslix — Kellogg's (Halal)
- VECTOR — Kellogg's (Halal)
- FRUIT & NUT — Nature Valley (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- Multi-Grain Cheerios — General Mills (Halal)
How this verdict was reached
E306 is made from plant or mineral raw materials, with no animal input.
What this is based on
Frequently asked questions
Is E306 halal?
E306 is generally considered halal.
Where does E306 come from?
E306 is obtained from plant, mineral or synthetic sources, so it raises no animal-derivation concern on its own.
How does E306 relate to Codex/INS numbering and regional food-safety rules?
E306 is identified internationally as Codex/INS 306. EU approval: Yes. Vegetarian status: Suitable for vegetarians.
How this verdict was reached
E306 is made from plant or mineral raw materials, with no animal input.
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