Is E336 halal?
E336 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 E336?
Potassium tartrates (i) Monopotassium tartrate (cream of tartar) (ii) Dipotassium tartrate. Acidity regulator
Where does E336 come from?
E336 is obtained from plant, mineral or synthetic sources, so it raises no animal-derivation concern on its own.
| Is E336 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. |
E336 is identified internationally as Codex/INS 336.
EU approval: Yes.
Vegetarian status: Suitable for vegetarians.
Products containing E336
Products in our database that list E336 among their ingredients:
- Super Duper Chicken Nuggets — Kidfresh (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- Sésame — Gerblé (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- Biscuit lait chocolat — Gerblé (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- Pomme Noisette — Gerblé (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- Biscuit raisins — Gerblé (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- Biscuits Germe de Blé et Pépites de Chocolat — Lidl, Sondey (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- Baiocchi nocciola 260g — Mulino Bianco - Barilla (Halal)
- Petit beurre tablette Chocolat noir — Carrefour BIO, Carrefour (Halal)
How this verdict was reached
E336 is made from plant or mineral raw materials, with no animal input.
What this is based on
Frequently asked questions
Is E336 halal?
E336 is generally considered halal.
Where does E336 come from?
E336 is obtained from plant, mineral or synthetic sources, so it raises no animal-derivation concern on its own.
How does E336 relate to Codex/INS numbering and regional food-safety rules?
E336 is identified internationally as Codex/INS 336. EU approval: Yes. Vegetarian status: Suitable for vegetarians.
How this verdict was reached
E336 is made from plant or mineral raw materials, with no animal input.
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