Is Biphenyl / Diphenyl (E230) Halal?

MUIS lists E230 (Biphenyl / Diphenyl) 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.

Biphenyl (diphenyl) is a synthetic preservative used primarily on the surface of citrus fruits to prevent fungal growth during storage and shipping. It is produced by heating benzene.

• surface treatment of citrus fruits
• fruit packaging materials

• E230 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.

2-hydroxybiphenyl (E231), thiabendazole (E233)

E230 (Biphenyl/Diphenyl) is halal for Muslims according to the MUIS food additive listing. Biphenyl (diphenyl) is a synthetic preservative used primarily on the surface of citrus fruits to prevent fungal growth during storage and shipping.

Biphenyl (diphenyl) is a synthetic preservative used primarily on the surface of citrus fruits to prevent fungal growth during storage and shipping. It is produced by heating benzene.

E230 is commonly found in surface treatment of citrus fruits and fruit packaging materials.