Is Potassium Benzoate (E212) Halal?

MUIS lists E212 (Potassium Benzoate) as halal. It is manufactured synthetically from non-animal raw materials. The status applies to the additive itself; the finished product still needs its other ingredients checked.

Potassium benzoate is the potassium salt of benzoic acid, used as an antimicrobial preservative. It is often used in low-sodium products as an alternative to sodium benzoate.

• low-sodium soft drinks
• fruit juices
• sauces
• margarine
• cordials

• E212 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.

sodium benzoate (E211), potassium sorbate (E202), benzoic acid (E210)

E212 (Potassium Benzoate) is halal for Muslims according to the MUIS food additive listing. Potassium benzoate is the potassium salt of benzoic acid, used as an antimicrobial preservative.

Potassium benzoate is the potassium salt of benzoic acid, used as an antimicrobial preservative. It is often used in low-sodium products as an alternative to sodium benzoate.

E212 is commonly found in low-sodium soft drinks, fruit juices, sauces, margarine, and cordials.