E-Codes in Cereals
5 additives commonly found in this food type
⚠️ 3 additives require source verification
Are Cereals halal?
Cereals commonly contain 5 food additives, of which 2 are Halal, 3 are Mushbooh and 0 are Haraam. E162 (Beetroot Red / Betanin) and E306 (Natural Extracts rich in Tocopherols) 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 Cereals
These additives are the most important to verify before purchasing.
Source: red beetroot (plant)
Plant-derived. Halal if extracted with water. Mushbooh if alcohol-based solvents used. Most commercial production uses water extraction …
Source: extracted from vegetable oils (soy, sunflower, palm)
Plant-derived - generally halal. Mushbooh if alcohol-based solvents used in extraction. 'Suitable for vegetarians' indicates plant source.
Source: mineral (phosphate rock)
Mushbooh - in Europe, phosphates can be derived from animal bones. USA production is from mineral sources (halal). 'Suitable for vegeta…
Verify the source before buying
3 additives in 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 cereals:
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