Is Magnesium Phosphates (E343) Halal?

MUIS lists E343 (Magnesium 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.

Magnesium phosphates are mineral salts of phosphoric acid, produced commercially by reacting phosphoric acid with magnesium hydroxide or magnesium oxide. They are used as anticaking agents, acidity regulators and nutritional supplements.

• powdered foods
• infant formula
• supplements
• fortified cereals

• E343 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.

calcium phosphates (E341), sodium phosphates (E339), magnesium sulphate (E518)

E343 (Magnesium Phosphates) is halal for Muslims according to the MUIS food additive listing. Magnesium phosphates are mineral salts of phosphoric acid, produced commercially by reacting phosphoric acid with magnesium hydroxide or magnesium oxide.

Magnesium phosphates are mineral salts of phosphoric acid, produced commercially by reacting phosphoric acid with magnesium hydroxide or magnesium oxide. They are used as anticaking agents, acidity regulators and nutritional supplements.

E343 is commonly found in powdered foods, infant formula, supplements, and fortified cereals.