E-Codes in Soft Drinks
26 additives commonly found in this food type
⚠️ 7 additives require source verification
Are Soft Drinks halal?
Soft Drinks commonly contain 26 food additives, of which 19 are Halal, 7 are Mushbooh and 0 are Haraam. E122 (Carmoisine / Azorubine) and E131 (Patent Blue V) 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 Soft Drinks
These additives are the most important to verify before purchasing.
Source: synthetic azo dye (petroleum-derived)
Source: synthetic coal tar dye
Synthetic dye - halal in dry form. Liquid form requires halal solvent. Not permitted in USA, Australia or Norway.
Source: historically from indigo plant; now synthetic
Modern production is synthetic - halal in dry form. If dissolved in a solvent, the solvent must be halal. The older plant-extracted for…
Verify the source before buying
7 additives in soft drinks 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 soft drinks:
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