E-code guide
E553bTalc
HalalAnticaking agent
E553b

Talc

Anti-caking agent

SANHA and MUIS all classify this as halal.
Based on 2 cited authorities. Confidence: medium.

What authorities say

2 authorities on record
2say Halal

Why this verdict

E553b is talc (magnesium silicate), an anti-caking and release agent used in confectionery, chewing gum, and rice polishing. SANHA and MUIS both classify E553b as halal. MUIS notes it is a naturally occurring mineral. E553b is halal.

Common questions

Is E553b halal?

Talc (E553b) is classified halal. SANHA and MUIS classify it as halal.

What is E553b made from?

Talc (E553b) is a mineral.

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