Is Carbon Dioxide (E290) Halal?

MUIS lists E290 (Carbon Dioxide) as halal. It can be made from plant-based or synthetic materials, none of which raise a halal concern in normal production. The status applies to the additive itself; the finished product still needs its other ingredients checked.

Carbon dioxide is a colourless gas used as a propellant, packaging gas and carbonating agent. It occurs naturally in the atmosphere and is also produced by fermentation and other industrial processes.

• carbonated soft drinks
• sparkling water
• beer
• modified-atmosphere packaging
• whipped cream propellant

• E290 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.

nitrogen (E941), nitrous oxide (E942)

E290 (Carbon Dioxide) is halal for Muslims according to the MUIS food additive listing. Carbon dioxide is a colourless gas used as a propellant, packaging gas and carbonating agent.

Carbon dioxide is a colourless gas used as a propellant, packaging gas and carbonating agent. It occurs naturally in the atmosphere and is also produced by fermentation and other industrial processes.

E290 is commonly found in carbonated soft drinks, sparkling water, beer, modified-atmosphere packaging, and whipped cream propellant.