E-Codes in Bakery Products
13 additives commonly found in this food type
⚠️ 5 additives require source verification
Are Bakery Products halal?
Bakery Products commonly contain 13 food additives, of which 8 are Halal, 5 are Mushbooh and 0 are Haraam. E483 (Stearyl Tartrate) and E430 (Polyoxyethylene (8) Stearate) require source verification - the same additive can be plant-derived (halal) or animal-derived (haraam) depending on the manufacturer. Look for a halal certification logo or contact the brand directly.
Key concerns in Bakery Products
These additives are the most important to verify before purchasing.
Source: stearyl alcohol (may be from animal or plant fat) + tartaric acid
Mushbooh - both stearyl alcohol and tartaric acid sources must be verified. Rarely used.
Source: stearic acid (may be from animal fat or plant) + ethylene oxide
Mushbooh - stearic acid source must be verified. Plant (vegetable) source = halal. 'Suitable for vegetarians' label confirms halal.
Source: stearic acid (animal or plant) + ethylene oxide
Mushbooh - same concern as E430. Verify stearic acid source.
Verify the source before buying
5 additives in bakery products are source-dependent. The label alone is insufficient - you need to know whether the additive was derived from plant, animal, or synthetic sources.
💡 "Suitable for vegetarians" is a useful shortcut - it typically rules out pork-derived fats and animal-derived gelatine.
Related Food Categories
These food types share E-codes with bakery products:
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