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Note: Currently FMO Halal Haram Project is in beta version, we have published only few products and its statuses are still under review. We cannot declare the products as “Haram” until the source of ecodes provided are verified by the manufacturer. Please share the site with your family and friends to prevent them from eating the doubtful and haram items which are listed here on the site. May Allah give us the best of the rewards for sharing. Jazakallahu Khair
It’s important to verify the specific source and production process of all the ingredients mentioned in the product to ensure compliance with “Halal” guidelines, if it is not then it will be declared as “Haram”.
E-code, also known as European food additive code, is a system used in the European Union (EU) to classify food additives. Each additive is assigned a unique E-number, allowing for standardized labeling on packaged food products.
Food additives are substances added to food products to improve their flavor, texture, appearance, or shelf life. They can include preservatives, colorants, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, stabilizers, and more.
INS numbers, or International Numbering System for Food Additives, are used globally to identify food additives. They are assigned by the Codex Alimentarius Commission, allowing for international standardization in food labeling.
Food formulas refer to the specific compositions of ingredients used in packaged food products. These formulas are carefully developed to achieve desired taste, texture, nutritional content, and preservation.
Food chemicals encompass various substances used in food production, including natural compounds and synthetic additives. They serve different purposes such as enhancing flavor, preserving freshness, or improving texture.
Alhamdulillah, Being a practicing Muslim we are obligated to eat Halal products with a Halal income. Whereas Halal products are only Halal if the product is from the vegetable and fruits sources especially non-alcoholic ingredients, and if the meat or fat is used in any product must be through a zabiha and only allowed halal animal sources as per the sharia law.Â
Unknowingly we might eat the Haram products without knowing it’s ingredients sources and the status of the product. May Allah save us from eating forbidden and haram items, however there are many products which doesn’t verify about the ingredients used is from the zabiha halal animal source or vegetable source. They use E-Codes and INS codes for confusing. Hence it is recommended to not consume any product without verifying it’s sources.
Any product which has confirmed about it’s sources are from haram procedures or the ingredients used are from the forbidden sources such as Alcohol, Non-Zabiha Animal Extracts, Ingredients or Emulsifiers from haram sources or procedures then it would be forbidden to be consumed for any Muslim.
Note: Currently we are rarely declaring any product as “Haram” due to lack of volunteers, sources, incomplete information printed on each product, as manufacturer doesn’t provide the actual source of E-Codes, We are tirelessly working and making efforts towards enhancing our software so we can declare the products as “Halal” and “Haram”. Please support our cause by joining as a Volunteer, Or you can become a sponsor to support the cause.
As we use FMO Halal Haram Software to verify the product statuses. Most of the packaged food items has food additives which are named and formulated chemical emulsifier numbers, it is E-Code Or INS. Based on our ongoing research which started in 2022, we have collected the data of food additives and ecode information through authentic sources which are acknowledged by Food Scientists, Islamic Sharia Councils by many Islamic Countries, describing the food additives, Ecodes, and INS numbers. We will mention the sources URLs and links in later toggle.
We follow below steps to declare the product as Halal, Doubtful & Haram:
Food additives are used in packaged food products to improve their quality, safety, and shelf life. They help maintain freshness, enhance flavor and appearance, prevent spoilage, and ensure consistency in texture and appearance.
Commonly used food additives in packaged food products include:
E322 (Lecithin): Lecithin is an emulsifier used to improve texture and stability in food products. It may be derived from soybeans or animal fat. Soybean-derived lecithin is halal, while animal fat-derived lecithin is haram. Therefore, the halal or haram status of a product containing E322 depends on the source of the lecithin used.
E471 (Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids): These compounds are emulsifiers used to improve texture in food products. They can be derived from various sources, including palm oil, soybean oil, or animal fats. If derived from plant-based sources like palm oil or soybean oil, E471 is halal. However, if derived from animal fats, it would be considered haram.
E160a (Carotenes): Carotenes are natural pigments responsible for the orange color of carrots and other fruits and vegetables. They are used as colorants in food products. Carotenes are halal as they are derived from plant sources.
E202 (Potassium Sorbate): Potassium sorbate is a preservative used to inhibit the growth of mold and yeast in food products. It is synthetic and typically produced from sorbic acid. Potassium sorbate is halal as it is derived from synthetic sources.
E621 (Monosodium Glutamate): Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is a flavor enhancer used to improve the taste of food products. It is typically produced through fermentation of carbohydrates. MSG is halal as it is derived from plant-based sources.
The halal or haram status of food additives depends on their source and production process. Additives derived from halal sources and produced using halal methods are generally considered halal. Conversely, those derived from haram sources or produced using haram methods may be considered haram.
We are adhere to dietary laws that require consuming halal (permissible) foods and avoiding haram (prohibited) ones. Considering the halal status of food additives ensures compliance with these dietary laws and religious beliefs.
