Is Potassium Phosphates (E340) Halal?

MUIS lists E340 (Potassium Phosphates) as halal. It is a mineral (inorganic) substance and no animal material is involved in producing it. The status applies to the additive itself; the finished product still needs its other ingredients checked.

Potassium phosphates are potassium salts of phosphoric acid, used as buffers, emulsifiers and sequestrants. They are commonly used in low-sodium versions of phosphate-containing products.

• low-sodium processed foods
• sports drinks
• baking
• powdered creamers
• processed meats

• E340 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.

sodium phosphates (E339), calcium phosphates (E341), phosphoric acid (E338)

E340 (Potassium Phosphates) is halal for Muslims according to the MUIS food additive listing. Potassium phosphates are potassium salts of phosphoric acid, used as buffers, emulsifiers and sequestrants.

Potassium phosphates are potassium salts of phosphoric acid, used as buffers, emulsifiers and sequestrants. They are commonly used in low-sodium versions of phosphate-containing products.

E340 is commonly found in low-sodium processed foods, sports drinks, baking, powdered creamers, and processed meats.