E-Codes in Canned Vegetables
5 additives commonly found in this food type
⚠️ 2 additives require source verification
Are Canned Vegetables halal?
Canned Vegetables commonly contain 5 food additives, of which 3 are Halal, 2 are Mushbooh and 0 are Haraam. E141 (Copper Complex of Chlorophyll) and E327 (Calcium Lactate) 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 Canned Vegetables
These additives are the most important to verify before purchasing.
Source: plant leaves (chlorophyll) treated with copper - solvent extraction
Same concern as E140 - extraction solvents may include alcohol. Water-based extraction is halal. Check with manufacturer.
Source: fermentation of plant sugars
Mushbooh - same concerns as E325. Commercial food-grade calcium lactate is usually from plant sources.
Verify the source before buying
2 additives in canned vegetables 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 canned vegetables:
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