E-Codes in Chewing Gum
23 additives commonly found in this food type
⚠️ 6 additives require source verification
Is Chewing Gum halal?
Chewing Gum commonly contains 23 food additives, of which 17 are Halal, 6 are Mushbooh and 0 are Haraam. E320 (Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA)) and E321 (Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT)) 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 Chewing Gum
These additives are the most important to verify before purchasing.
Source: synthetic (petroleum-derived)
Synthetic antioxidant - halal if vegetable oil carrier used. Mushbooh if animal fat (lard) used as carrier. 'Suitable for vegetarians' …
Source: synthetic (petroleum-derived)
Same as E320 - synthetic but carrier must be verified. 'Suitable for vegetarians' confirms halal carrier.
Source: vegetable oils (plant - most common)
Vegetable glycerol is halal. Animal-derived glycerol (from tallow) is Mushbooh - could be pork or beef. Synthetic glycerol is halal. Lo…
Verify the source before buying
6 additives in chewing gum 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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