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E215

preservatives

Ethyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, Sodium Salt

Also known as: Sodium EthylparabenSodium Ethyl 4-Hydroxybenzoate
International label: INS 215
Status
Halal
Function
Preservative - sodium salt of ethylparaben

Halal

Is E215 (Ethyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, Sodium Salt) halal?

Generally accepted as halal. This additive is typically derived from plant or synthetic sources and does not contain any prohibited ingredients according to Islamic dietary laws.

What to do

Safe to buy. This additive is permissible under Islamic dietary law.

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About E215

Chemical preservative. Halal, if used as 100% dry powder or granular. Haram if alcohol is used as a solvent

What is E215 made from?

  • synthetic

Scholarly Notes

Synthetic chemical - halal if no alcohol solvent is used.

Foods that commonly contain E215

Food Category Guide

E215 is common in sauces — see the full halal guide →

sauces beverages baked goods

Always check the ingredient label on the specific product - manufacturers may change formulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is E215 (Ethyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, Sodium Salt) halal?

E215 (Ethyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, Sodium Salt) is classified as Halal. Generally accepted as halal. This additive is typically derived from plant or synthetic sources and does not contain any prohibited ingredients according to Islamic dietary laws.

What is E215 used for?

E215 is used as a preservative - sodium salt of ethylparaben in food products.

What foods contain E215?

E215 (Ethyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, Sodium Salt) is commonly found in: sauces, beverages, baked goods.

What is E215 made from?

E215 can be derived from the following sources: synthetic.

What are the other names for E215?

E215 may appear on food labels as: Sodium Ethylparaben, Sodium Ethyl 4-Hydroxybenzoate.

preservatives — 48 E-codes: 40 Halal, 0 Haram, 8 Mushbooh

Related E-Codes in preservatives

E200
Sorbic Acid
E201
Sodium Sorbate
E202
Potassium Sorbate
E203
Calcium Sorbate
E210
Benzoic Acid
E211
Sodium Benzoate
E212
Potassium Benzoate
E213
Calcium Benzoate
E214
Ethyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
E216
Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
E217
Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, Sodium Salt
E218
Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate

Sources reviewed

Our E215 classification is checked against recognised halal certification bodies and mainstream Sunni scholarship before publishing. We do not treat community halal-status sites as authoritative.

  • HMC — Halal Monitoring Committee (UK)
  • HFA — Halal Food Authority (UK)
  • JAKIM — Dept. of Islamic Development (Malaysia)
  • MUI / LPPOM — Indonesian Ulema Council
  • IFANCA — Islamic Food & Nutrition Council (USA)
  • IslamQA — Sunni fatwa reference

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