Is Potassium Metabisulphite (E224) Halal?

MUIS lists E224 (Potassium Metabisulphite / Potassium Pyrosulphite) 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 metabisulphite (potassium pyrosulphite) is a sulphite preservative widely used in winemaking and fruit processing. It releases sulphur dioxide to inhibit microbes and prevent oxidation.

• wine
• beer
• dried fruits
• fruit juices
• pickled vegetables

• E224 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 metabisulphite (E223), sulphur dioxide (E220), potassium sulphite (E225)

E224 (Potassium Metabisulphite/Potassium Pyrosulphite) is halal for Muslims according to the MUIS food additive listing. Potassium metabisulphite (potassium pyrosulphite) is a sulphite preservative widely used in winemaking and fruit processing.

Potassium metabisulphite (potassium pyrosulphite) is a sulphite preservative widely used in winemaking and fruit processing. It releases sulphur dioxide to inhibit microbes and prevent oxidation.

E224 is commonly found in wine, beer, dried fruits, fruit juices, and pickled vegetables.