Thiabendazole

Preservative for fruit skins

Also known as Tiabendazole, TBZ, 2-(Thiazol-4-yl)benzimidazole

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

Source: synthetic chemical. Status: Halaal

Why this verdict

E233 is thiabendazole, a synthetic fungicide applied to the skins of citrus and bananas to control mould. SANHA classifies E233 as halal and notes it is a synthetic chemical. It is not a permitted food additive in Australia, so a label reading 233 is most likely a misprint of 223, sodium metabisulphite, which is also halal. E233 is halal.

Common questions

Is E233 halal?

Thiabendazole (E233) is classified halal. SANHA classifies it as halal.

What is E233 made from?

Thiabendazole (E233) is produced synthetically.

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