Is E330 halal?
E330 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 E330?
Citric acid. Acid, acidity regulator
Where does E330 come from?
E330 is obtained from plant, mineral or synthetic sources, so it raises no animal-derivation concern on its own.
| Function | Antioxidant, Sequestrant |
|---|---|
| Is E330 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. |
E330 is identified internationally as Codex/INS 330.
EU approval: Yes.
Vegetarian status: Suitable for vegetarians.
Products containing E330
Products in our database that list E330 among their ingredients:
- Sphère plaisir — Alteña's Nopales, Laugar (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- Flavor Blasted Xtra Cheddar Baked Snack Crackers — Goldfish (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- Coconut Juice — Foco, Thai Agri Foods Co. Ltd. (Halal)
- mac & cheese — Kraft (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- Crunchy — Cheetos (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- Nacho Cheese — Doritos (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Potato Chips — Lay's (Halal)
- Hipro citron — Danone (Halal)
- Hippo Fraise — Danone (Halal)
- Hipro — Danone (Halal)
- Fruit Snacks — Welch's (Haram)
- Dijon Originale Mustard — Maille (Halal)
How this verdict was reached
E330 is made from plant or mineral raw materials, with no animal input.
What this is based on
Frequently asked questions
Is E330 halal?
E330 is generally considered halal.
Where does E330 come from?
E330 is obtained from plant, mineral or synthetic sources, so it raises no animal-derivation concern on its own.
How does E330 relate to Codex/INS numbering and regional food-safety rules?
E330 is identified internationally as Codex/INS 330. EU approval: Yes. Vegetarian status: Suitable for vegetarians.
How this verdict was reached
E330 is made from plant or mineral raw materials, with no animal input.
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