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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 record
1says 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.
Last reviewed by the HalalHQ research team in May 2026.
E912 Montan Acid Esters: Halal | HalalHQ E-code guide