E-code guide
E522Aluminium Potassium Sulphate
HalalFirming agent
E522

Aluminium Potassium Sulphate

Firming agent

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

E522 is aluminium potassium sulphate (potash alum), a firming agent and acidity regulator used in pickling. SANHA classifies E522 as Halaal. SANHA is the only authority in the source corpus to publish a position on this additive. It is obtained from mineral sources.

Common questions

Is E522 halal?

Aluminium Potassium Sulphate (E522) is classified halal. SANHA classifies it as halal.

What is E522 made from?

Aluminium Potassium Sulphate (E522) 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.
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