Is Calcium Benzoate (E213) Halal?

MUIS lists E213 (Calcium 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.

Calcium benzoate is the calcium salt of benzoic acid, used as an antimicrobial preservative. It is most often used in foods where adding calcium is also desirable.

• low-sodium foods
• fruit-based products
• margarine
• beverages

• E213 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 benzoate (E212), potassium sorbate (E202)

E213 (Calcium Benzoate) is halal for Muslims according to the MUIS food additive listing. Calcium benzoate is the calcium salt of benzoic acid, used as an antimicrobial preservative.

Calcium benzoate is the calcium salt of benzoic acid, used as an antimicrobial preservative. It is most often used in foods where adding calcium is also desirable.

E213 is commonly found in low-sodium foods, fruit-based products, margarine, and beverages.