Fumaric Acid

Acidity regulator

Also known as Fumaric

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): Commercially prepared by glucose fermentation using fungi such as Rhizopus nigricans.

Saying Halal1 of 2

SANHA

Status: Halaal

Why this verdict

E297 is fumaric acid, used as an acidity regulator and preservative in baked goods, beverages, and gelatin desserts. SANHA classifies E297 as halal. MUIS marks E297 as syubhah, noting it is prepared by glucose fermentation using fungi such as Rhizopus nigricans. On SANHA’s classification, E297 is halal.

Common questions

Is E297 halal?

Fumaric Acid (E297) is classified halal. MUIS classifies it as doubtful; SANHA classifies it as halal.

What is E297 made from?

Fumaric Acid (E297) is produced synthetically.

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