E-code guide
E316Sodium Erythorbate
HalalAntioxidant
E316

Sodium Erythorbate

Antioxidant

Also known as Érythorbate de Sodium

SANHA classifies this as halal.
Based on 1 cited authority. Confidence: medium.

What authorities say

1 authority on record
1says Halal
Saying Halal1 of 1

Why this verdict

E316 is sodium erythorbate, the sodium salt of erythorbic acid, used as an antioxidant and colour stabiliser in cured and processed meats. SANHA classifies E316 as Halaal. SANHA is the only authority in the source corpus to publish a position on this antioxidant. It is produced synthetically.

Common questions

Is E316 halal?

Sodium Erythorbate (E316) is classified halal. SANHA classifies it as halal.

What is E316 made from?

Sodium Erythorbate (E316) is produced synthetically.

Only SANHA has a published position on this additive. The verdict is provisional until more authorities weigh in.
Last reviewed by the HalalHQ research team in May 2026.