E-Codes in Frozen Foods
6 additives commonly found in this food type
⚠️ 4 additives require source verification
Are Frozen Foods halal?
Frozen Foods commonly contain 6 food additives, of which 2 are Halal, 4 are Mushbooh and 0 are Haraam. E1410 (Monostarch Phosphate) and E1413 (Phosphated Distarch Phosphate) 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 Frozen Foods
These additives are the most important to verify before purchasing.
Source: plant starch + phosphate (may be animal bone-derived in Europe)
Mushbooh - phosphate source may be animal bone in EU. 'Suitable for vegetarians' confirms mineral source.
Source: plant starch + phosphate
Mushbooh - same phosphate source concerns as E1410.
Source: plant starch + adipic anhydride + acetic anhydride
Mushbooh - adipate component is synthetic (halal) but if phosphate is also involved, same bone-source concern applies.
Verify the source before buying
4 additives in frozen foods 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 frozen foods:
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