Is Sodium Sulphite (E221) Halal?

MUIS lists E221 (Sodium Sulphite) 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.

Sodium sulphite is the sodium salt of sulphurous acid, used as an antioxidant and antimicrobial preservative. It releases sulphur dioxide on contact with acid.

• dried fruits
• frozen seafood
• wine
• fruit juices
• pickled vegetables

• E221 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.

sulphur dioxide (E220), potassium metabisulphite (E224), ascorbic acid (E300)

E221 (Sodium Sulphite) is halal for Muslims according to the MUIS food additive listing. Sodium sulphite is the sodium salt of sulphurous acid, used as an antioxidant and antimicrobial preservative.

Sodium sulphite is the sodium salt of sulphurous acid, used as an antioxidant and antimicrobial preservative. It releases sulphur dioxide on contact with acid.

E221 is commonly found in dried fruits, frozen seafood, wine, fruit juices, and pickled vegetables.