Yes - Halal

E351

antioxidants, phosphates, and complexing agents

Potassium Malate

Also known as: Potassium Malate

International label: INS 351

Status

Halal

Function

Acidity regulator

Halal

Is E351 (Potassium Malate) 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 E351

Miscellaneous - salts of malic acid 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 E351 made from?

malic acid + potassium hydroxide (synthetic)

Scholarly Notes

Synthetic - halal.

Foods that commonly contain E351

Food Category Guide

E351 is common in soft drinks — see the full halal guide →

soft drinks jams confectionery

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is E351 (Potassium Malate) halal?

E351 (Potassium Malate) 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 E351 used for?

E351 is used as a acidity regulator in food products.

What foods contain E351?

E351 (Potassium Malate) is commonly found in: soft drinks, jams, confectionery.

What is E351 made from?

E351 can be derived from the following sources: malic acid + potassium hydroxide (synthetic).

What are the other names for E351?

E351 may appear on food labels as: Potassium Malate.

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

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Synthetic Delta-Tocopherol

Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA)

Sources reviewed

Our E351 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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