E-code guide
E942Nitrous Oxide
HalalPropellant
E942

Nitrous Oxide

Propellant

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

E942 is nitrous oxide, a propellant gas used in whipped cream dispensers and aerosol foods. SANHA classifies E942 as halal. SANHA is the only authority in our corpus to publish a position on this gas. It is produced synthetically.

Common questions

Is E942 halal?

Nitrous Oxide (E942) is classified halal. SANHA classifies it as halal.

What is E942 made from?

Nitrous Oxide (E942) 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.