Halal Food Additives & E-Numbers

Natural yellow-orange food coloring commonly used in mustard, curry powders, cheese, and pastries.

Yellow-orange micronutrient colorant used to enrich breakfast cereals, milk drinks, and pasta.

Bright synthetic lemon-yellow azo dye used in soft drinks, sweets, and dessert powders.

Orange-yellow synthetic colorant widely used in cordials, jams, and snack coatings.

Deep crimson red natural pigment used in strawberry yogurts, red candies, lipsticks, and juices.

Red synthetic food dye used in desserts, jams, and jellies.

Standard synthetic red dye popular in North America and Europe for snacks and soda.

Vibrant blue food coloring found in blue raspberry ice pops, candy, and syrups.

Natural olive-green pigment used in green confectionery and liqueurs.

Dark brown coloring used in colas, breads, beer, and gravies.

Intense black pigment used in black licorice, confectionery, and jams.

Yellow-orange provitamin A colorant found in margarines, fruit juices, and cheeses.

Deep red-orange spice extract used for color and subtle flavor.

Natural purple-red vegetable dye used as an excellent halal replacement for Carmine (E120).

Anti-fungal antimicrobial preservative widely used in cheese, wine, and baked goods.

Extremely common mold and yeast inhibitor in drinks and dairy.

Preservative inhibiting bacteria and yeasts in acidic foods and carbonated drinks.

Antioxidant and preservative preventing browning in dried fruits and juices.

Curing agent preventing Clostridium botulinum in deli meats.

Bread preservative preventing bacterial rope and fungal mold growth.

Essential nutrient and antioxidant preventing discoloration in fruits and bread doughs.

Natural fat-soluble antioxidant preventing rancidity in oils.

Universal natural emulsifier used in chocolates, spreads, and pastries.

Acidity regulator, tart flavor enhancer, and natural preservative.

Sharp acidic powder used in baking powder and sour confectionery.

Pure 100% plant-based gelling agent. The premier Sunnah-compliant substitute for animal gelatin.

Plant polysaccharide stabilizer used in dairy, plant milks, and ice cream.

Thickener and stabilizer for ice cream, yogurts, and baby foods.

Plant fiber thickener and texture enhancer in sauces and gluten-free baking.

Soluble dietary fiber and stabilizer in syrups, marshmallows, and pharmaceuticals.

Superior stabilizing and thickening agent in gluten-free baking and salad dressings.

Humectant keeping baked goods moist, sweet, and soft; used in royal icing and cake decorations.

Natural gelling agent creating fruit jams, marmalades, and fruit chew snacks.

Thermo-reversible gelling agent in marshmallows, gummy bears, capsules, and mousses.

The most ubiquitous emulsifier in industrial bread, cakes, buns, peanut butter, and ice creams preventing staling.

Dough strengtheners used in croissants, brioche, and whipping agents.

Viscosity reducer in chocolate manufacturing allowing cheaper coating.

Dough conditioner providing volume and crumb softness in rolls and pancakes.

Standard household leavening agent and acidity regulator in cakes and baked goods.

Anti-caking agent and mineral supplement in powders.

Lubricant and binding agent in chewing gums, mints, and tablet confections.

Celebrated savory umami flavor enhancer used worldwide in seasoning blends and savory dishes.

Potent umami synergistic enhancer paired with MSG in savory seasonings.

Umami flavor booster combined with MSG in processed salty snacks.

High-intensity umami compound replacing MSG at lower concentrations.

Shining glazing agent used on candies, chocolate drops, and fresh fruit skin coatings.

Plant-based glossy protective polish used on confectionery and fruits.

Hard high-gloss confectioner's glaze applied to shiny candies, sprinkles, and pills.

Flour treatment agent and dough relaxer speeding up bread kneading and pizza dough stretching.

Zero-calorie intense artificial sweetener in diet sodas and sugar-free gums.

High-stability heat-tolerant zero-calorie sweetener 600x sweeter than sugar.

Sugar alcohol (polyol) providing sweetness and bulk in diabetic/keto chocolates.