Sodium Phosphates

Acidity regulator

Also known as Monosodium phosphate, Disodium phosphate, Trisodium phosphate, Sodium dihydrogen orthophosphate, Sodium Phosphate, Phosphate de Sodium, Phosphates de Sodium

JAKIM Handbook 2010 and MUIS all classify this as halal.

Based on 2 cited authorities. Confidence: medium.

What authorities say

2 authorities on record

2say Halal

Saying Halal2 of 2

JAKIM Handbook 2010

Halal

MUIS

MUIS Food Additive Listing (2016): Sodium salt of phosphoric acid (E338).

Why this verdict

E339 is sodium phosphate, used as an acidity regulator, emulsifier, and raising agent in processed foods, cheese, and baked goods. JAKIM Handbook 2010 and MUIS both classify E339 as halal. MUIS notes it is the sodium salt of phosphoric acid (E338). E339 is halal.

Food-safety note

Permitted as an acidity regulator, emulsifier, and raising agent in Australia and New Zealand under the Food Standards Code (Schedule 15). Phosphates are widely used in processed foods; because total dietary phosphate intake has been a focus of nutrition review, their use is capped in many food categories. (Source: FSANZ; Food Standards Code Schedule 15.)

Common questions

Is E339 halal?

Sodium Phosphates (E339) is classified halal. JAKIM Handbook 2010 and MUIS classify it as halal.

What is E339 made from?

Sodium Phosphates (E339) is a mineral. It is commonly found in Processed cheese, processed meats, evaporated milk, and baking powder.

Based on 2 cited authorities. Verdict may be revised as more positions are added.

Found in

Processed cheeseprocessed meatsevaporated milkbaking powderbreakfast cereals