Is Sodium Tartrate (E335) Halal?

MUIS lists E335 (Sodium Tartrate) as doubtful (mashbooh), which means the source cannot be confirmed from the E-number alone — not that it is haram. Although the base material is plant-derived, some production routes use animal-derived processing aids or carriers, and the E-number does not identify the producer. The reliable check is a recognised halal certification logo on the finished product, or a manufacturer statement of the source.

Sodium tartrate is the sodium salt of tartaric acid, used as an acidity regulator, emulsifier and sequestrant. It inherits the wine-industry by-product origin of tartaric acid.

• jams and jellies
• processed cheese
• sausages
• candies
• baked goods

• Look for a recognised halal certification logo (MUIS, JAKIM, MUI, HMC or similar) on the packaging — certified products have had the source of this additive verified.
• Check whether the label states the origin, for example 'vegetable origin', 'plant-based' or 'soy'.
• If there is no certification and the origin is not stated, contact the manufacturer or choose a product with a halal alternative.

tartaric acid (E334), sodium citrates (E331), potassium tartrate (E336)

E335 (Sodium Tartrate) is doubtful for Muslims according to the MUIS food additive listing. Sodium tartrate is the sodium salt of tartaric acid, used as an acidity regulator, emulsifier and sequestrant.

Sodium tartrate is the sodium salt of tartaric acid, used as an acidity regulator, emulsifier and sequestrant. It inherits the wine-industry by-product origin of tartaric acid.

E335 is commonly found in jams and jellies, processed cheese, sausages, candies, and baked goods.