Argon

Packaging gas

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

SANHA

Status: Halaal

Why this verdict

E938 is argon, an inert gas used as a packaging gas and propellant to protect foods from oxidation. SANHA classifies E938 as halal. SANHA is the only authority in our corpus to publish a position on this gas. It is an inert atmospheric gas.

Common questions

Is E938 halal?

Argon (E938) is classified halal. SANHA classifies it as halal.

What is E938 made from?

Argon (E938) is a mineral.

Only SANHA has a published position on this additive. The verdict is provisional until more authorities weigh in.