Is Silver (E174) Halal?

MUIS lists E174 (Silver) as halal. It is a mineral (inorganic) substance and no animal material is involved in producing it. The status applies to the additive itself; the finished product still needs its other ingredients checked.

Silver is used as a metallic decorative colouring, typically as edible silver leaf or fine particles. It is obtained from the naturally occurring metal.

• edible silver leaf
• dragees
• luxury confectionery
• decorative liqueurs
• Indian sweets (varak)

• E174 on its own is not a reason to avoid a product.
• The finished product still needs its other ingredients checked — look for a halal certification logo (MUIS, JAKIM, MUI, HMC or similar) when in doubt.
• Halal status here follows the MUIS food additive listing; rulings can differ between certification bodies.

aluminium (E173), titanium dioxide (E171), pearl essence

E174 (Silver (C.I. 77820)) is halal for Muslims according to the MUIS food additive listing. Silver is used as a metallic decorative colouring, typically as edible silver leaf or fine particles.

Silver is used as a metallic decorative colouring, typically as edible silver leaf or fine particles. It is obtained from the naturally occurring metal.

E174 is commonly found in edible silver leaf, dragees, luxury confectionery, decorative liqueurs, and Indian sweets (varak).