Is Niacin / Nicotinic Acid (E375) Halal?

Niacin (vitamin B3) is made synthetically, typically by oxidising 3-methylpyridine or nicotine, with no animal-derived raw materials, so MUIS lists it as halal. It is used to fortify flour, cereals and drinks.

Niacin (nicotinic acid / nicotinamide) is vitamin B3, an essential nutrient. It is used both as a vitamin fortifier and as a colour stabiliser in cured meats. Commercial niacin is produced by chemical synthesis.

• fortified cereals
• vitamin supplements
• energy drinks
• cured meats
• infant formula

• E375 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.

natural sources (yeast, peanuts), riboflavin (E101)

E375 (Niacin/Nicotinic Acid/Nicotinamide) is halal for Muslims according to the MUIS food additive listing. Niacin (nicotinic acid / nicotinamide) is vitamin B3, an essential nutrient.

Niacin (nicotinic acid / nicotinamide) is vitamin B3, an essential nutrient. It is used both as a vitamin fortifier and as a colour stabiliser in cured meats. Commercial niacin is produced by chemical synthesis.

E375 is commonly found in fortified cereals, vitamin supplements, energy drinks, cured meats, and infant formula.