Calcium Phosphates

Acidity regulator

Also known as Monocalcium phosphate, Dicalcium phosphate, Tricalcium phosphate, Calcium tetrahydrogen diorthophosphate

JAKIM Handbook 2010 classifies as doubtful; MUIS classifies as halal.

Based on 2 cited authorities. Confidence: medium.

What authorities say

2 authorities on record

1says Doubtful1says Halal

Saying Doubtful1 of 2

JAKIM Handbook 2010

Halal if the calcium is from a mineral source

Saying Halal1 of 2

MUIS

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

Why this verdict

E341 is calcium phosphate, used as a raising agent, acidity regulator, anti-caking agent, and calcium fortifier in baked goods and supplements. JAKIM Handbook 2010 rules E341 halal only when the calcium is from a mineral source, since calcium phosphate can also be produced from bone. MUIS lists E341 as halal, noting it is the calcium salt of phosphoric acid (E338). Because the calcium source is not disclosed on the label, E341 is doubtful by default.

Food-safety note

Permitted as a raising agent, acidity regulator, anti-caking agent, and calcium fortifier in Australia and New Zealand under the Food Standards Code (Schedule 15). A common source of dietary calcium; as with all phosphates, use is capped in many food categories because total dietary phosphate intake has been a focus of nutrition review. (Source: FSANZ; Food Standards Code Schedule 15.)

Common questions

Is E341 halal?

Calcium Phosphates (E341) is classified doubtful. JAKIM Handbook 2010 classifies it as doubtful; MUIS classifies it as halal.

What is E341 made from?

Calcium Phosphates (E341) is a mineral. It is commonly found in Baking powder, dietary supplements, fortified foods, and dough conditioners.

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

Found in

Baking powderdietary supplementsfortified foodsdough conditionersanti-caking in salt