E-code guide
E517Ammonium Sulphate
HalalAcidity regulator
E517

Ammonium Sulphate

Flour treatment

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

E517 is ammonium sulphate, used as a yeast nutrient and dough conditioner in baked goods. SANHA classifies E517 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 E517 halal?

Ammonium Sulphate (E517) is classified halal. SANHA classifies it as halal.

What is E517 made from?

Ammonium Sulphate (E517) 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.