E-code guide
E353Metatartaric Acid
DoubtfulAcidity regulator
E353
Metatartaric Acid
Acidity regulator
SANHA and MUIS all classify this as doubtful.
Based on 2 cited authorities. Confidence: medium.
What authorities say
2 authorities on record2say Doubtful
Why this verdict
E353 is metatartaric acid, used to prevent tartrate crystal formation in wine and as an acidity regulator in some foods. SANHA classifies E353 as Mushbooh because it derives from tartaric acid, commonly a winemaking by-product. MUIS marks E353 as syubhah, noting it is prepared from tartaric acid (E334). With the source not disclosed on the label, E353 is doubtful by default.
Common questions
Is E353 halal?
Metatartaric Acid (E353) is classified doubtful. SANHA and MUIS classify it as doubtful.
What is E353 made from?
Metatartaric Acid (E353) is derived from plant sources.
Based on 2 cited authorities. Verdict may be revised as more positions are added.