Is E500 halal?
E500 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 E500?
Sodium carbonates (i) Sodium carbonate (ii) Sodium bicarbonate (Sodium hydrogen carbonate) (iii) Sodium sesquicarbonate (acidity regulator). Raising agent
Where does E500 come from?
E500 is obtained from plant, mineral or synthetic sources, so it raises no animal-derivation concern on its own.
| Function | Stabiliser, Thickener |
|---|---|
| Is E500 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. |
E500 is identified internationally as Codex/INS 500.
EU approval: Yes.
Vegetarian status: Suitable for vegetarians.
Products containing E500
Products in our database that list E500 among their ingredients:
- Flavor Blasted Xtra Cheddar Baked Snack Crackers — Goldfish (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- Crunchy Oats 'n Honey — Nature Valley (Halal)
- Oats 'N Honey Granola Bars — Nature Valley (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- Chewy Granola Bar Trail Mix — Nature Valley Fruit & Nut (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- Biscoff — Lotus (Halal)
- Protein Soy Unsweetened — Silk (Halal)
- Soy Protein — Silk (Halal)
- Snack Stacks Original — Club (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- SHIN RAMYUN — NONGSHIM (Halal)
- Honey Maid Grahams — Honey Maid (Halal)
- Crunchy Breakfast Biscuits — Belvita (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- Chocolate Sandwich Cookies — Oreo (Doubtful (mushbooh))
How this verdict was reached
E500 is made from plant or mineral raw materials, with no animal input.
What this is based on
Frequently asked questions
Is E500 halal?
E500 is generally considered halal.
Where does E500 come from?
E500 is obtained from plant, mineral or synthetic sources, so it raises no animal-derivation concern on its own.
How does E500 relate to Codex/INS numbering and regional food-safety rules?
E500 is identified internationally as Codex/INS 500. EU approval: Yes. Vegetarian status: Suitable for vegetarians.
How this verdict was reached
E500 is made from plant or mineral raw materials, with no animal input.
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