Is Calcium Phosphates (E341) Halal?

MUIS lists E341 (Calcium 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.

Calcium phosphates (mono-, di- and tricalcium phosphate) are calcium salts of phosphoric acid, used as leavening agents, calcium fortifiers and anticaking agents.

• baking powder
• self-raising flour
• calcium-fortified cereals
• infant formula
• powdered drinks

• E341 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), potassium phosphates (E340), magnesium phosphates (E343)

E341 (Calcium Phosphates) is halal for Muslims according to the MUIS food additive listing. Calcium phosphates (mono-, di- and tricalcium phosphate) are calcium salts of phosphoric acid, used as leavening agents, calcium fortifiers and anticaking agents.

Calcium phosphates (mono-, di- and tricalcium phosphate) are calcium salts of phosphoric acid, used as leavening agents, calcium fortifiers and anticaking agents.

E341 is commonly found in baking powder, self-raising flour, calcium-fortified cereals, infant formula, and powdered drinks.