Is Calcium Fumarate (E367) Halal?

MUIS lists E367 (Calcium Fumarate) as doubtful (mashbooh), which means the source cannot be confirmed from the E-number alone — not that it is haram. Although it is made synthetically, 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.

Calcium fumarate is the calcium salt of fumaric acid, used as a calcium fortifier and acidity regulator.

• calcium-fortified products
• powdered drinks
• supplements

• 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.

fumaric acid (E297), calcium citrates (E333), calcium malate (E352)

E367 (Calcium Fumarate) is doubtful for Muslims according to the MUIS food additive listing. Calcium fumarate is the calcium salt of fumaric acid, used as a calcium fortifier and acidity regulator.

Calcium fumarate is the calcium salt of fumaric acid, used as a calcium fortifier and acidity regulator.

E367 is commonly found in calcium-fortified products, powdered drinks, and supplements.