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E941Nitrogen
HalalPropellant
E941

Nitrogen

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

Why this verdict

E941 is nitrogen, an inert gas used as a packaging gas, propellant, and freezing agent to protect foods from oxidation. SANHA classifies E941 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 E941 halal?

Nitrogen (E941) is classified halal. SANHA classifies it as halal.

What is E941 made from?

Nitrogen (E941) 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.
E941 Nitrogen: Halal | HalalHQ E-code guide