E-code guide
E912Montan Acid Esters
HalalGlazing agent
E912
Montan Acid Esters
Glazing agent
SANHA classifies this as halal.
Based on 1 cited authority. Confidence: medium.
What authorities say
1 authority on record1says Halal
Saying Halal1 of 1
Why this verdict
E912 is montan acid esters, a glazing agent derived from lignite (brown coal), used to coat fresh fruit. SANHA classifies E912 as halal. SANHA is the only authority in our corpus to publish a position on this additive. It is a mineral-derived wax.
Common questions
Is E912 halal?
Montan Acid Esters (E912) is classified halal. SANHA classifies it as halal.
What is E912 made from?
Montan Acid Esters (E912) is a mineral.
Only SANHA has a published position on this additive. The verdict is provisional until more authorities weigh in.