E-Codes in Yogurt
10 additives commonly found in this food type
⚠️ 5 additives require source verification
Is Yogurt halal?
Yogurt commonly contains 10 food additives, of which 5 are Halal, 5 are Mushbooh and 0 are Haraam. E160A (Alpha, Beta, Gamma) and E162 (Beetroot Red / Betanin) 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 Yogurt
These additives are the most important to verify before purchasing.
Source: plant (carrots, palm oil)
The carotene pigment itself is halal but it is often suspended in gelatin. In the USA fish gelatin is commonly used (halal). In the UK/EU…
Source: red beetroot (plant)
Plant-derived. Halal if extracted with water. Mushbooh if alcohol-based solvents used. Most commercial production uses water extraction …
Source: bacterial fermentation of plant sugars (most common)
Halal if from plant sugar fermentation. Mushbooh if from dairy media or animal-origin bacterial starter. Modern food-grade lactic acid is…
Verify the source before buying
5 additives in yogurt 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
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