E-code guide
E336Potassium Tartrates
DoubtfulAcidity regulator
E336
Potassium Tartrates
Acidity regulator
SANHA and MUIS classify as doubtful; JAKIM Handbook 2010 classifies as halal.
Based on 3 cited authorities. Confidence: medium.
What authorities say
3 authorities on record2say Doubtful1says Halal
Why this verdict
E336 is potassium tartrate (cream of tartar), used in baking powder, meringues, and confectionery. SANHA classifies E336 as Mushbooh because tartaric acid is commonly recovered as a by-product of winemaking. JAKIM Handbook 2010 classifies E336 as halal when it is not obtained from a wine by-product. MUIS marks E336 as syubhah, listing it plainly as a by-product of the wine industry. Because the source is not always disclosed on the label, E336 is doubtful by default.
Common questions
Is E336 halal?
Potassium Tartrates (E336) is classified doubtful. SANHA and MUIS classify it as doubtful; JAKIM Handbook 2010 classifies it as halal.
What is E336 made from?
Potassium Tartrates (E336) is derived from plant sources.