E-Codes in Baked Goods
41 additives commonly found in this food type
⚠️ 18 additives require source verification
Are Baked Goods halal?
Baked Goods commonly contain 41 food additives, of which 23 are Halal, 18 are Mushbooh and 0 are Haraam. E161B (Lutein) and E214 (Ethyl 4-hydroxybenzoate) 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 Baked Goods
These additives are the most important to verify before purchasing.
Source: marigold petals (plant) - extracted with organic solvents including hexane
Extracted from marigold using hexane or alcohol-based solvents in most commercial production - making it mushbooh. Supercritical CO₂-ex…
Source: synthetic
Halal in dry/powder form. Mushbooh if alcohol is used as a solvent in the formulation. Check product formulation or seek halal certificat…
Source: fermentation of plant sugars
Mushbooh - halal if from plant fermentation. Contact manufacturer to confirm non-dairy source.
Verify the source before buying
18 additives in baked goods 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 baked goods:
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