Natamycin

Antifungal preservative

MUIS classifies as doubtful; SANHA classifies as halal.

Based on 2 cited authorities. Confidence: medium.

What authorities say

2 authorities on record

1says Doubtful1says Halal

Saying Doubtful1 of 2

MUIS

MUIS Food Additive Listing (2016): Produced by the growth of a bacterium called Strepmyces natalensis.

Saying Halal1 of 2

SANHA

Status: Halaal

Why this verdict

E235 is natamycin, an antifungal preservative produced by fermentation of the bacterium Streptomyces natalensis, used on cheese rinds and dried sausage surfaces. SANHA classifies E235 as Halaal. MUIS marks E235 as syubhah, noting it is produced by the growth of a bacterium called Streptomyces natalensis. On SANHA’s classification, E235 is halal.

Common questions

Is E235 halal?

Natamycin (E235) is classified halal. MUIS classifies it as doubtful; SANHA classifies it as halal.

What is E235 made from?

Natamycin (E235) is produced by microbial fermentation.

Based on 2 cited authorities. Verdict may be revised as more positions are added.