E-Codes in Cured Meats
9 additives commonly found in this food type
⚠️ 2 additives require source verification
Are Cured Meats halal?
Cured Meats commonly contain 9 food additives, of which 7 are Halal, 2 are Mushbooh and 0 are Haraam. E252 (Potassium Nitrate (Saltpetre)) and E339 (Sodium Phosphates) 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 Cured Meats
These additives are the most important to verify before purchasing.
Source: mined mineral
Inorganic mineral - halal. Listed as Mushbooh in some databases because it is frequently paired with haram meat products, but the addit…
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
2 additives in cured meats 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 cured meats:
Was this page helpful?