E-code guide
E250Sodium Nitrite
HalalPreservative
E250
Sodium Nitrite
Preservative/color fixative
Also known as Nitrite de Sodium
SANHA, ANIC 2018, JAKIM Handbook 2010, and MUIS all classify this as halal.
Based on 4 cited authorities. Confidence: medium.
What authorities say
4 authorities on record4say Halal
Saying Halal4 of 4
2
ANIC 2018
Halal (discouraged for health reasons)
Why this verdict
E250 is sodium nitrite, the most common curing salt, used to preserve cured meats, fix their pink colour, and prevent botulism. SANHA and JAKIM Handbook 2010 classify E250 as halal, ANIC 2018 lists it as halal though discouraged on health grounds, and MUIS lists it as halal. MUIS notes it is manufactured from sodium nitrate by bacterial or chemical actions. E250 is halal.
Common questions
Is E250 halal?
Sodium Nitrite (E250) is classified halal. SANHA, ANIC 2018, JAKIM Handbook 2010, and MUIS classify it as halal.
What is E250 made from?
Sodium Nitrite (E250) is a mineral.