Is E342 halal?
The halal status of E342 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 E342?
Ammonium phosphates: (i) monoammonium phosphate (ii) diammonium phosphate. Unknown
Where does E342 come from?
E342 is obtained from plant, mineral or synthetic sources, so it raises no animal-derivation concern on its own.
| Function | Stabiliser, Thickener |
|---|---|
| Is E342 vegetarian? | Vegetarian status unknown |
| Approved in the EU | No |
| Food-safety regulator | U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food safety only — not a halal authority. |
E342 is identified internationally as Codex/INS 342.
EU approval: No.
Vegetarian status: Vegetarian status unknown.
Products containing E342
Products in our database that list E342 among their ingredients:
- Chips Ahoy! Original — Christie (Doubtful (mushbooh))
How this verdict was reached
We do not hold enough verified information about E342 to classify it. Rather than guess, this page says so.
What this is based on
Frequently asked questions
Is E342 halal?
The halal status of E342 is not clearly established.
Where does E342 come from?
E342 is obtained from plant, mineral or synthetic sources, so it raises no animal-derivation concern on its own.
How does E342 relate to Codex/INS numbering and regional food-safety rules?
E342 is identified internationally as Codex/INS 342. EU approval: No. Vegetarian status: Vegetarian status unknown.
How this verdict was reached
We do not hold enough verified information about E342 to classify it. Rather than guess, this page says so.
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