E500- E600 Additives with different functions

E400- E500 Emulsifiers and thickening agents

E300- E400 Permitted Anti-oxidants

E300- E400 Permitted Anti-oxidants, emulsifiers and stabilisers

E200- E300 Preservatives

E100- E200 Food Colours

Which E-numbers are halal and haram ?

?Which E-numbers are halal and haram 
?Which E-numbers are allowed by Islam 
?Which products contain ethanol and are haram 

These three questions are related and are discussed here combined.

Which E-numbers and additives are from animal origin ?

 In this document we list which E-numbers may be derived from animal origin. In many cases the origin of the product may be either from animal or non-animal sources. This is especially

فاكهة تشكل خطورة إذا ..

 هذه الفاكهة موجودة في السوق ... .

Can you determine the origin (country) of a product from the barcode ?

 Bar codes are something most of us never think about. If you look in your fridge or pantry right now, you will find that just about every package you see has a bar code printed on it. In