Is E338 halal?
E338 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 E338?
Orthophosphoric acid. Acid
Where does E338 come from?
E338 is obtained from plant, mineral or synthetic sources, so it raises no animal-derivation concern on its own.
| Function | Antioxidant, Sequestrant |
|---|---|
| Is E338 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. |
E338 is identified internationally as Codex/INS 338.
EU approval: Yes.
Vegetarian status: Suitable for vegetarians.
Products containing E338
Products in our database that list E338 among their ingredients:
- Coca-Cola Zero Sugar — Coca-Cola (Halal)
- Fresh Garlic Caesar Dressing & Dip — la maison (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- Diet Pepsi — Pepsi (Halal)
- Dr Pepper — Dr Pepper (Halal)
- Pepsi — Pepsi (Halal)
- Coke 20z — coke (Halal)
- Coke Original Taste — Coke (Halal)
- Diet Coke — Coca-Cola (Halal)
- Coca-Cola — Coca-Cola (Halal)
- Coca-cola Classique — Coca-Cola (Halal)
- Pepsi Max — Pepsi, Pepsi Max, Pepsi zero, PepsiCo (Halal)
- Coca-Cola Zero — Coca Cola (Halal)
How this verdict was reached
E338 is made from plant or mineral raw materials, with no animal input.
What this is based on
Frequently asked questions
Is E338 halal?
E338 is generally considered halal.
Where does E338 come from?
E338 is obtained from plant, mineral or synthetic sources, so it raises no animal-derivation concern on its own.
How does E338 relate to Codex/INS numbering and regional food-safety rules?
E338 is identified internationally as Codex/INS 338. EU approval: Yes. Vegetarian status: Suitable for vegetarians.
How this verdict was reached
E338 is made from plant or mineral raw materials, with no animal input.
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