Is E636 halal?
The halal status of E636 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 E636?
Maltol. Unknown
Where does E636 come from?
E636 is obtained from plant, mineral or synthetic sources, so it raises no animal-derivation concern on its own.
| Is E636 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. |
E636 is identified internationally as Codex/INS 636.
EU approval: No.
Vegetarian status: Vegetarian status unknown.
How this verdict was reached
We do not hold enough verified information about E636 to classify it. Rather than guess, this page says so.
What this is based on
Frequently asked questions
Is E636 halal?
The halal status of E636 is not clearly established.
Where does E636 come from?
E636 is obtained from plant, mineral or synthetic sources, so it raises no animal-derivation concern on its own.
How does E636 relate to Codex/INS numbering and regional food-safety rules?
E636 is identified internationally as Codex/INS 636. EU approval: No. Vegetarian status: Vegetarian status unknown.
How this verdict was reached
We do not hold enough verified information about E636 to classify it. Rather than guess, this page says so.
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