Is E319 halal?
The halal status of E319 is not clearly established.
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 E319?
tert-Butylhydroquinone (TBHQ). Antioxidant
Where does E319 come from?
E319 is obtained from plant, mineral or synthetic sources, so it raises no animal-derivation concern on its own.
| Function | Antioxidant |
|---|---|
| Is E319 vegetarian? | Vegetarian status unknown |
| Approved in the EU | Yes |
| Food-safety regulator | U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food safety only — not a halal authority. |
E319 is identified internationally as Codex/INS 319.
EU approval: Yes.
Vegetarian status: Vegetarian status unknown.
Products containing E319
Products in our database that list E319 among their ingredients:
- Ramen Noodle Soup Chicken Flavor — Maruchan (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- Chicken Ramen Noodle Soup — Nissin (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- Blue Heat — Takis, Barcel (Halal)
- Shrimp Flavour — Yum Yum (Halal)
- Mi goreng Fried Noodles — indomie (Halal)
- Biscottes Au froment — MANNAPAIN (Halal)
- Multigrain Brown Rice Crackers — Damora (Halal)
- Sriracha sauce mayo — FLYING GOOSE (Halal)
- Water Crackers Classic — Captain's Table (Halal)
How this verdict was reached
We do not hold enough verified information about E319 to classify it. Rather than guess, this page says so.
What this is based on
Frequently asked questions
Is E319 halal?
The halal status of E319 is not clearly established.
Where does E319 come from?
E319 is obtained from plant, mineral or synthetic sources, so it raises no animal-derivation concern on its own.
How does E319 relate to Codex/INS numbering and regional food-safety rules?
E319 is identified internationally as Codex/INS 319. EU approval: Yes. Vegetarian status: Vegetarian status unknown.
How this verdict was reached
We do not hold enough verified information about E319 to classify it. Rather than guess, this page says so.
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