Is Sodium Hydrogen Sulphite (E222) Halal?

MUIS lists E222 (Sodium Hydrogen Sulphite / Sodium Bisulphite) 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 hydrogen sulphite (sodium bisulphite) is a sodium salt of sulphurous acid that releases sulphur dioxide in acidic conditions. It functions as a preservative and antioxidant.

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

• E222 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 sulphite (E221), sulphur dioxide (E220), potassium metabisulphite (E224)

E222 (Sodium Hydrogen Sulphite/Sodium Bisulphite) is halal for Muslims according to the MUIS food additive listing. Sodium hydrogen sulphite (sodium bisulphite) is a sodium salt of sulphurous acid that releases sulphur dioxide in acidic conditions.

Sodium hydrogen sulphite (sodium bisulphite) is a sodium salt of sulphurous acid that releases sulphur dioxide in acidic conditions. It functions as a preservative and antioxidant.

E222 is commonly found in wine, dried fruits, fruit juices, pickled vegetables, and frozen seafood.