Is 2- Benzimidazole (E233) Halal?

MUIS lists E233 (2- Benzimidazole) 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.

Thiabendazole (2-(thiazol-4-yl) benzimidazole) is a synthetic fungicide used as a post-harvest surface treatment to prevent mould on fruits and vegetables. It is also used pharmaceutically as an antiparasitic.

• surface treatment of citrus fruits
• bananas
• apples
• potatoes

• E233 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.

biphenyl (E230), 2-hydroxybiphenyl (E231)

E233 (2-(Thiazol-4-yl) Benzimidazole) is halal for Muslims according to the MUIS food additive listing. Thiabendazole (2-(thiazol-4-yl) benzimidazole) is a synthetic fungicide used as a post-harvest surface treatment to prevent mould on fruits and vegetables.

Thiabendazole (2-(thiazol-4-yl) benzimidazole) is a synthetic fungicide used as a post-harvest surface treatment to prevent mould on fruits and vegetables. It is also used pharmaceutically as an antiparasitic.

E233 is commonly found in surface treatment of citrus fruits, bananas, apples, and potatoes.