E-code guide
E320Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA)
DoubtfulAntioxidant
E320
Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA)
Antioxidant
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
Saying Doubtful2 of 3
Saying Halal1 of 3
Why this verdict
E320 is butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA), a synthetic antioxidant that protects fats and oils in snack foods, chewing gum, and cereals. SANHA classifies E320 as Halaal. JAKIM Handbook 2010 classifies E320 as Mushbooh, halal when only vegetable oil is used as the carrier but haram when the carrier is pork fat, and notes it is not sold as a pure chemical. MUIS marks E320 as syubhah, noting it is prepared from p-methoxyphenol and isobutene. Because the carrier is rarely disclosed on the label, E320 is doubtful by default.
Common questions
Is E320 halal?
Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA) (E320) is classified doubtful. JAKIM Handbook 2010 and MUIS classify it as doubtful; SANHA classifies it as halal.
What is E320 made from?
Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA) (E320) is produced synthetically.