E336 — Potassium Tartrates
Acidity regulator, stabiliser in egg whites
Also known as: Cream of Tartar · Potassium Tartrates · Potassium Hydrogen Tartrate
Verification required
Verify — Mushbooh
Source-dependent and requires verification. This additive may be derived from either halal (plant/synthetic) or haraam (animal) sources. Always check the product label or contact the manufacturer to verify the source.
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Vegan / vegetarian label on pack → plant-based source → safe for this code
HFA / HMC / IFANCA / JAKIM logo → independently certified → safe
Neither? Follow the steps below.
School of Thought Breakdown
Hanafi
Verify source
Maliki
May permit
Shafi'i
Avoid if animal
Hanbali
Avoid if animal
Mushbooh - traditional cream of tartar is a wine by-product and may be haraam. Synthetic potassium tartrate is halal. Seek halal certification or synthetic source.
What to do with this product
Follow these steps in order — most products resolve at step 1 or 2
Check for a "suitable for vegans" or "suitable for vegetarians" claim
If present, E336 comes from a plant-based source — safe for this code. Still check all other ingredients too.
Look for a halal certification logo on the pack
An HFA, HMC, IFANCA, JAKIM, or ESMA logo means the source has been independently audited. The E-code is confirmed halal in this product.
Neither? Here's what to do next:
Put it back and look for a certified alternative on the same shelf.
Check for products carrying an HFA, HMC, or IFANCA logo, or labelled "suitable for vegans". Either confirms a safe source.
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About E336
Miscellaneous - tartaric acid and its salts it is Halal only if made from unfermented grapes such as in USA and canada. But in some countries it is made from the deposit on the wine wooden barrel then it will not be Halal.. Halal, if it is not obtained from wine by-product
Verification Required
This additive's halal status depends on its source. Check the product label for a halal certification mark, or contact the manufacturer directly.
What is E336 made from?
- wine production by-product
- synthetic
Foods that commonly contain E336
Food Category Guide
E336 is common in baking powder — see the full halal guide →
Always check the ingredient label on the specific product - manufacturers may change formulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is E336 (Potassium Tartrates (Cream of Tartar)) halal?
E336 (Potassium Tartrates (Cream of Tartar)) is classified as Mushbooh (Questionable). Source-dependent and requires verification. This additive may be derived from either halal (plant/synthetic) or haraam (animal) sources. Always check the product label or contact the manufacturer to verify the source.
What is E336 used for?
E336 is used as a acidity regulator, stabiliser in egg whites in food products.
What foods contain E336?
E336 (Potassium Tartrates (Cream of Tartar)) is commonly found in: baking powder, meringue, confectionery, grape juice.
What is E336 made from?
E336 can be derived from the following sources: wine production by-product, synthetic.
What are the other names for E336?
E336 may appear on food labels as: Cream of Tartar, Potassium Tartrates, Potassium Hydrogen Tartrate.
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