Oxygen

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

E948 is oxygen, a packaging gas used in modified-atmosphere packaging to maintain food colour and freshness. SANHA classifies E948 as halal. SANHA is the only authority in our corpus to publish a position on this gas. It is an atmospheric gas.

Common questions

Is E948 halal?

Oxygen (E948) is classified halal. SANHA classifies it as halal.

What is E948 made from?

Oxygen (E948) is a mineral.

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