E-Codes in Processed Foods
9 additives commonly found in this food type
⚠️ 6 additives require source verification
Are Processed Foods halal?
Processed Foods commonly contain 9 food additives, of which 3 are Halal, 6 are Mushbooh and 0 are Haraam. E620 (L-Glutamic Acid) and E623 (Calcium Glutamate) 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 Processed Foods
These additives are the most important to verify before purchasing.
Source: fermentation of plant sugars
Mushbooh - same concerns as E621 (MSG). Plant fermentation source is halal. Yeast grown on pork media is haraam. 'Suitable for vegetari…
Source: fermentation of plant sugars
Mushbooh - same concerns as E621.
Source: plant starch + enzyme (may be from animal, plant or microbial source)
Mushbooh - depends on enzyme source. Microbial or plant enzyme = halal. Animal enzyme = must be halal-slaughtered.
Verify the source before buying
6 additives in processed 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 processed foods:
Was this page helpful?