E-code guide
E285Sodium Tetraborate (Borax)
HalalPreservative
E285
Sodium Tetraborate (Borax)
Preservative
SANHA classifies this as halal.
Based on 1 cited authority. Confidence: medium.
What authorities say
1 authority on record1says Halal
Saying Halal1 of 1
Why this verdict
E285 is sodium tetraborate (borax), a preservative with very limited food use, permitted in some countries for caviar. SANHA classifies E285 as Halaal. SANHA is the only authority in the source corpus to publish a position on this preservative. It is obtained from mineral sources.
Common questions
Is E285 halal?
Sodium Tetraborate (Borax) (E285) is classified halal. SANHA classifies it as halal.
What is E285 made from?
Sodium Tetraborate (Borax) (E285) is a mineral.
Only SANHA has a published position on this additive. The verdict is provisional until more authorities weigh in.