E-Codes in Beverages
12 additives commonly found in this food type
⚠️ 5 additives require source verification
Are Beverages halal?
Beverages commonly contain 12 food additives, of which 7 are Halal, 5 are Mushbooh and 0 are Haraam. E161A (Flavoxanthin) and E161B (Lutein) 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 Beverages
These additives are the most important to verify before purchasing.
Source: natural plant pigment - extraction may use organic solvents
Natural pigment but extraction method determines halal status. Alcohol-based extraction = mushbooh. Water or oil extraction = halal. Veri…
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: natural carotenoid from flowers and fruits - solvent extraction
Natural pigment - halal status depends on extraction solvent. Alcohol extraction = mushbooh. Contact manufacturer for extraction method.
Verify the source before buying
5 additives in beverages 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 beverages:
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