E-Codes in Dried Fruit
10 additives commonly found in this food type
⚠️ 2 additives require source verification
Is Dried Fruit halal?
Plain dried fruit - raisins, apricots, dates, figs etc. - contains no additives and is inherently halal. Packaged and processed dried fruit often includes preservatives, colorings, and coatings to extend shelf life or improve appearance. Of the 10 additives found across packaged dried fruit products, 8 are Halal and 2 are Mushbooh. E327 (Calcium Lactate) and E422 (Glycerol) are the main concerns - both can be plant-derived (halal) or animal-derived (haraam) depending on the manufacturer. Always check the label, and look for a halal certification mark if the source matters to you.
Key concerns in Dried Fruit
These additives are the most important to verify before purchasing.
Source: fermentation of plant sugars
Mushbooh - same concerns as E325. Commercial food-grade calcium lactate is usually from plant sources.
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
2 additives in dried fruit 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 dried fruit:
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