Is E509 halal?
E509 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 E509?
Calcium chloride (sequestrant). Firming agent
Where does E509 come from?
E509 is obtained from plant, mineral or synthetic sources, so it raises no animal-derivation concern on its own.
| Function | Stabiliser, Thickener, Coagulant |
|---|---|
| Is E509 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. |
E509 is identified internationally as Codex/INS 509.
EU approval: Yes.
Vegetarian status: Suitable for vegetarians.
Products containing E509
Products in our database that list E509 among their ingredients:
- black beans in water — Sainsbury's (Halal)
- Lentilles préparées 1/2 — Cassegrain (Halal)
- Lentilles préparées — Cassegrain (Halal)
- Pousses de Mungo Mungosprossen — Suzi Wan (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- Sandwich Spread — Heinz (Halal)
- Mince — Quorn (Halal)
- Quorn pieces — Quorn (Halal)
- BUTTER BEANS IN WATER — TESCO (Halal)
- Green lentils in water — Four seasons (Halal)
- Brown Lentils Picked & Soaked — Edgell (Halal)
How this verdict was reached
E509 is made from plant or mineral raw materials, with no animal input.
What this is based on
Frequently asked questions
Is E509 halal?
E509 is generally considered halal.
Where does E509 come from?
E509 is obtained from plant, mineral or synthetic sources, so it raises no animal-derivation concern on its own.
How does E509 relate to Codex/INS numbering and regional food-safety rules?
E509 is identified internationally as Codex/INS 509. EU approval: Yes. Vegetarian status: Suitable for vegetarians.
How this verdict was reached
E509 is made from plant or mineral raw materials, with no animal input.
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