E-Codes in Dairy Products
13 additives commonly found in this food type
⚠️ 6 additives require source verification
Are Dairy Products halal?
Dairy Products commonly contain 13 food additives, of which 7 are Halal, 6 are Mushbooh and 0 are Haraam. E101 (Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)) and E160E (Beta-apo-8-carotenal) 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 Dairy Products
These additives are the most important to verify before purchasing.
Source: synthetic
Source: plant sources (carrots, spinach, citrus) - sometimes requires gelatin as carrier
Same concern as E160a - carotenoid itself is halal but gelatin carrier may be from pork (UK/EU) or fish (USA). Look for halal certifica…
Source: fatty acids from vegetable or animal fats
Mushbooh - fatty acid source must be verified. Plant (vegetable oil) source = halal. 'Suitable for vegetarians' confirms halal.
Verify the source before buying
6 additives in dairy products 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 dairy products:
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