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E302

antioxidants, phosphates, and complexing agents

Calcium-L-Ascorbate

Also known as: Calcium Ascorbate
International label: INS 302
Status
Halal
Function
Antioxidant and calcium supplement

Halal

Is E302 (Calcium-L-Ascorbate) 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.

See which foods use it →

About E302

Antioxidants- vitamin c and derivatives 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 E302 made from?

  • synthetic

Scholarly Notes

Synthetic - halal.

Foods that commonly contain E302

Food Category Guide

E302 is common in breakfast cereals — see the full halal guide →

breakfast cereals baked goods some beverages

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is E302 (Calcium-L-Ascorbate) halal?

E302 (Calcium-L-Ascorbate) 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 E302 used for?

E302 is used as a antioxidant and calcium supplement in food products.

What foods contain E302?

E302 (Calcium-L-Ascorbate) is commonly found in: breakfast cereals, baked goods, some beverages.

What is E302 made from?

E302 can be derived from the following sources: synthetic.

What are the other names for E302?

E302 may appear on food labels as: Calcium Ascorbate.

antioxidants, phosphates, and complexing agents — 48 E-codes: 29 Halal, 1 Haram, 18 Mushbooh

Related E-Codes in antioxidants, phosphates, and complexing agents

E300
L-Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
E301
Sodium-L-Ascorbate
E304
Ascorbyl Palmitate
E306
Natural Extracts rich in Tocopherols
E307
Synthetic Alpha-Tocopherol
E308
Synthetic Gamma-Tocopherol
E309
Synthetic Delta-Tocopherol
E310
Propyl Gallate
E311
Octyl Gallate
E312
Dodecyl Gallate
E320
Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA)
E321
Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT)

Know it by name?

E302 appears on many labels under its ingredient name. Read the plain-language guide:

Is Ascorbic Acid Halal?

Sources reviewed

Our E302 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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