E-Codes in Baking Powder
14 additives commonly found in this food type
⚠️ 4 additives require source verification
Is Baking Powder halal?
Baking Powder commonly contains 14 food additives, of which 10 are Halal, 4 are Mushbooh and 0 are Haraam. E334 (Tartaric Acid) and E336 (Potassium Tartrates (Cream of Tartar)) 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 Baking Powder
These additives are the most important to verify before purchasing.
Source: wine production by-product (tartrate deposits)
Mushbooh - if derived from wine barrel deposits, the source is haraam. USA/Canada production is usually from unfermented grapes (halal)…
Source: wine production by-product
Mushbooh - traditional cream of tartar is a wine by-product and may be haraam. Synthetic potassium tartrate is halal. Seek halal certif…
Source: mineral (phosphate rock)
Mushbooh - same phosphate sourcing concerns as E339. Mineral-sourced (USA, or 'suitable for vegetarians' labelled) is halal.
Verify the source before buying
4 additives in baking powder 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.
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