Is E339 halal?
E339 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 E339?
Sodium phosphates (i) Monosodium phosphate (ii) Disodium phosphate (iii) Trisodium phosphate. Antioxidant
Where does E339 come from?
E339 is obtained from plant, mineral or synthetic sources, so it raises no animal-derivation concern on its own.
| Function | Emulsifier, Humectant, Preservative, Sequestrant, Stabiliser, Thickener |
|---|---|
| Is E339 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. |
E339 is identified internationally as Codex/INS 339.
EU approval: Yes.
Vegetarian status: Suitable for vegetarians.
Products containing E339
Products in our database that list E339 among their ingredients:
- Lucky Charms — Lucky Charms (Haram)
- SHIN RAMYUN — NONGSHIM (Halal)
- Plain Cheerios — General Mills (Halal)
- Honey Nut Cheerios — General Mills (Halal)
- Cheerios — Cheerios (Halal)
- Family Cappuccino Chocolate — Lidl (Halal)
- Noodles with peanut satay sauce — Vitasia, Vitasia Thai (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- 15001217 Carbonara Buldak Spicy Ramen — Buldak (Halal)
- Kiri — KiriBel (Halal)
- Samyang 2x Spicy Hot Chicken Flavor Ramen — Buldak, Samyang (Halal)
- Peanuts Coconut Cream Flavour Coated — Koh-Kae (Halal)
- Yan Yan Chocolate Flavour — meiji (Doubtful (mushbooh))
How this verdict was reached
E339 is made from plant or mineral raw materials, with no animal input.
What this is based on
Frequently asked questions
Is E339 halal?
E339 is generally considered halal.
Where does E339 come from?
E339 is obtained from plant, mineral or synthetic sources, so it raises no animal-derivation concern on its own.
How does E339 relate to Codex/INS numbering and regional food-safety rules?
E339 is identified internationally as Codex/INS 339. EU approval: Yes. Vegetarian status: Suitable for vegetarians.
How this verdict was reached
E339 is made from plant or mineral raw materials, with no animal input.
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