Potassium Hydrogen Sulphite

Preservative

SANHA classifies this as halal.

Based on 1 cited authority. Confidence: medium.

What authorities say

1 authority on record

1says Halal

Saying Halal1 of 1

SANHA

Status: Halaal

Why this verdict

E228 is potassium hydrogen sulphite (potassium bisulphite), a sulphur-based preservative and antioxidant used in winemaking and processed foods. SANHA classifies E228 as Halaal. SANHA is the only authority in the source corpus to publish a position on this preservative. It is produced from mineral sources.

Common questions

Is E228 halal?

Potassium Hydrogen Sulphite (E228) is classified halal. SANHA classifies it as halal.

What is E228 made from?

Potassium Hydrogen Sulphite (E228) is a mineral.

Only SANHA has a published position on this additive. The verdict is provisional until more authorities weigh in.