E-code guide
E282Calcium Propionate
DoubtfulPreservative
E282
Calcium Propionate
Preservative
JAKIM Handbook 2010 and MUIS classify as doubtful; SANHA classifies as halal.
Based on 3 cited authorities. Confidence: medium.
What authorities say
3 authorities on record2say Doubtful1says Halal
Why this verdict
E282 is calcium propionate, the calcium salt of propionic acid, widely used as a mould inhibitor in bread and baked goods. SANHA classifies E282 as Halaal. JAKIM Handbook 2010 classifies E282 as Mushbooh, halal when the calcium is obtained from mineral sources but doubtful when it is obtained from bones. MUIS marks E282 as syubhah, noting it is the calcium salt of propionic acid (E280). Because the calcium source is rarely disclosed on the label, E282 is doubtful by default.
Common questions
Is E282 halal?
Calcium Propionate (E282) is classified doubtful. JAKIM Handbook 2010 and MUIS classify it as doubtful; SANHA classifies it as halal.
What is E282 made from?
Calcium Propionate (E282) is produced synthetically.