Halal Additive CheckerE330
Citric Acid
Is it halal?
That depends on the source used, which is why this page states the source rather than a verdict:
Produced by fermentation
Produced by fermenting sugars or starch with micro-organisms. No animal input in commercial production.
Produced industrially by fermenting sugar with Aspergillus mould. No animal input.
- Found in
- Almost everything acidic
Others from the same source
This page describes what additives are made from. It does not issue rulings. Where a source varies by manufacturer, the only reliable answer for a specific product is its halal certification or the manufacturer’s own statement — and where the schools of law differ, the position of the school you follow is the one that answers your question.