E-code guide
E380Triammonium Citrate
HalalAcidity regulator
E380

Triammonium Citrate

Acidity regulator

MUIS classifies as doubtful; SANHA classifies as halal.
Based on 2 cited authorities. Confidence: medium.

What authorities say

2 authorities on record
1says Doubtful1says Halal

Why this verdict

E380 is triammonium citrate, a salt of citric acid used as an acidity regulator and emulsifier in processed cheese. SANHA classifies E380 as halal. MUIS marks E380 as syubhah, noting it is the ammonium salt of citric acid (E330). On SANHA’s classification, E380 is halal.

Common questions

Is E380 halal?

Triammonium Citrate (E380) is classified halal. MUIS classifies it as doubtful; SANHA classifies it as halal.

What is E380 made from?

Triammonium Citrate (E380) is derived from plant sources.

Based on 2 cited authorities. Verdict may be revised as more positions are added.
Last reviewed by the HalalHQ research team in June 2026.