E-Codes in Cheese
8 additives commonly found in this food type
⚠️ 3 additives require source verification
Is Cheese halal?
Cheese commonly contains 8 food additives, of which 5 are Halal, 3 are Mushbooh and 0 are Haraam. E100 (Curcumin/Turmeric) 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 Cheese
These additives are the most important to verify before purchasing.
Source: turmeric root (plant)
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: bacterial fermentation of plant sugars (most common)
Halal if from plant sugar fermentation. Mushbooh if from dairy media or animal-origin bacterial starter. Modern food-grade lactic acid is…
Verify the source before buying
3 additives in cheese 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
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