E-code guide
E333Calcium Citrates
DoubtfulAcidity regulator
E333
Calcium Citrates
Acidity regulator
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
Why this verdict
E333 is calcium citrate, a calcium salt of citric acid used as an acidity regulator, firming agent, and calcium fortifier. SANHA classifies E333 as Halaal. JAKIM Handbook 2010 rules E333 halal only when the calcium is not obtained from bones. MUIS marks E333 as syubhah, noting it is the calcium salt of citric acid (E330). Because the calcium source is rarely disclosed on the label, E333 is doubtful by default.
Common questions
Is E333 halal?
Calcium Citrates (E333) is classified doubtful. JAKIM Handbook 2010 and MUIS classify it as doubtful; SANHA classifies it as halal.
What is E333 made from?
Calcium Citrates (E333) is derived from plant sources.