E-Codes in Breakfast Cereals
7 additives commonly found in this food type
⚠️ 5 additives require source verification
Are Breakfast Cereals halal?
Breakfast Cereals commonly contain 7 food additives, of which 2 are Halal, 5 are Mushbooh and 0 are Haraam. E101 (Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)) and E160A (Alpha, Beta, Gamma) 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 Breakfast Cereals
These additives are the most important to verify before purchasing.
Source: synthetic
Source: plant (carrots, palm oil)
The carotene pigment itself is halal but it is often suspended in gelatin. In the USA fish gelatin is commonly used (halal). In the UK/EU…
Source: plant sources (carrots, spinach, citrus) - sometimes requires gelatin as carrier
Same concern as E160a - carotenoid itself is halal but gelatin carrier may be from pork (UK/EU) or fish (USA). Look for halal certifica…
Verify the source before buying
5 additives in breakfast cereals 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 breakfast cereals:
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