Is Calcium Ascorbate (E302) Halal?

MUIS lists E302 (Calcium Ascorbate) 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.

Calcium ascorbate is the calcium salt of ascorbic acid, used as an antioxidant and vitamin-C source. It provides both vitamin C activity and supplemental calcium.

• fruit-based products
• vitamin supplements
• fortified juices
• cured meats

• E302 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.

ascorbic acid (E300), sodium ascorbate (E301), potassium ascorbate (E303)

E302 (Calcium Ascorbate) is halal for Muslims according to the MUIS food additive listing. Calcium ascorbate is the calcium salt of ascorbic acid, used as an antioxidant and vitamin-C source.

Calcium ascorbate is the calcium salt of ascorbic acid, used as an antioxidant and vitamin-C source. It provides both vitamin C activity and supplemental calcium.

E302 is commonly found in fruit-based products, vitamin supplements, fortified juices, and cured meats.