E-Codes in Instant Noodles
10 additives commonly found in this food type
⚠️ 8 additives require source verification
Are Instant Noodles halal?
Instant Noodles commonly contain 10 food additives, of which 2 are Halal, 8 are Mushbooh and 0 are Haraam. E320 (Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA)) and E621 (Monosodium Glutamate/MSG) 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 Instant Noodles
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: bacterial fermentation of sugar cane or corn (plant)
MSG itself is halal when produced from plant-based fermentation. In 1996, Ajinomoto Indonesia was found to use pork-derived media - thi…
Source: fish (dried)
Mushbooh - if from fish, halal (but not from prohibited fish); if from yeast grown on alcohol, haraam. Always combined with MSG in ingr…
Verify the source before buying
8 additives in instant noodles 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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