E-code guide
E251Sodium Nitrate
HalalPreservative
E251
Sodium Nitrate
Preservative
SANHA, JAKIM Handbook 2010, and MUIS all classify this as halal.
Based on 3 cited authorities. Confidence: medium.
What authorities say
3 authorities on record3say Halal
Why this verdict
E251 is sodium nitrate (Chile saltpetre), a curing agent used in dry-cured meats and some cheeses. SANHA, JAKIM Handbook 2010, and MUIS all classify E251 as halal. MUIS notes it is a naturally occurring mineral. E251 is halal.
Common questions
Is E251 halal?
Sodium Nitrate (E251) is classified halal. SANHA, JAKIM Handbook 2010, and MUIS classify it as halal.
What is E251 made from?
Sodium Nitrate (E251) is a mineral.