E-code guide
E512Stannous Chloride
HalalAcidity regulator
E512

Stannous Chloride

Antioxidant

SANHA classifies this as halal.
Based on 1 cited authority. Confidence: medium.

What authorities say

1 authority on record
1says Halal
Saying Halal1 of 1

Why this verdict

E512 is stannous chloride (tin dichloride), an antioxidant and colour-retention agent used in canned and bottled foods such as white asparagus. SANHA classifies E512 as Halaal. SANHA is the only authority in the source corpus to publish a position on this additive. It is produced synthetically.

Common questions

Is E512 halal?

Stannous Chloride (E512) is classified halal. SANHA classifies it as halal.

What is E512 made from?

Stannous Chloride (E512) is a mineral.

Only SANHA has a published position on this additive. The verdict is provisional until more authorities weigh in.
Last reviewed by the HalalHQ research team in May 2026.