E-code guide
E321Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT)
DoubtfulAntioxidant
E321
Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT)
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
E321 is butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), a synthetic antioxidant that protects fats and oils in cereals, snack foods, and chewing gum. SANHA classifies E321 as Halaal. JAKIM Handbook 2010 classifies E321 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 E321 as syubhah, noting it is prepared from p-cresol and isobutylene. Because the carrier is rarely disclosed on the label, E321 is doubtful by default.
Common questions
Is E321 halal?
Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT) (E321) is classified doubtful. JAKIM Handbook 2010 and MUIS classify it as doubtful; SANHA classifies it as halal.
What is E321 made from?
Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT) (E321) is produced synthetically.