Is E524 halal?
E524 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 E524?
Sodium hydroxide. Acidity regulator
Where does E524 come from?
E524 is obtained from plant, mineral or synthetic sources, so it raises no animal-derivation concern on its own.
| Is E524 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. |
E524 is identified internationally as Codex/INS 524.
EU approval: Yes.
Vegetarian status: Suitable for vegetarians.
Products containing E524
Products in our database that list E524 among their ingredients:
- Sticks et bretzels d'Alsace — Dr. Oetker, ANCEL (Halal)
- Oreo O's — Oreo, Weetabix (Halal)
- Oreo Original — Oreo, Mondelez (Halal)
- Milka oreo — Milka, Mondelez (Halal)
- OREO ORIGINAL — Oreo (Halal)
- Oreo — Oreo (Halal)
- Original — Mondelēz, Oreo (Halal)
- اوريو اوريجنال ١٧٦ جرام — Oreo (Halal)
- Ferme et fondant — Nestlé (Halal)
- Milka Oreo — Milka, Oreo, Mondelez (Halal)
How this verdict was reached
E524 is made from plant or mineral raw materials, with no animal input.
What this is based on
Frequently asked questions
Is E524 halal?
E524 is generally considered halal.
Where does E524 come from?
E524 is obtained from plant, mineral or synthetic sources, so it raises no animal-derivation concern on its own.
How does E524 relate to Codex/INS numbering and regional food-safety rules?
E524 is identified internationally as Codex/INS 524. EU approval: Yes. Vegetarian status: Suitable for vegetarians.
How this verdict was reached
E524 is made from plant or mineral raw materials, with no animal input.
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