Is Triammonium Citrate (E380) Halal?

MUIS lists E380 (Triammonium Citrate) as doubtful (mashbooh), which means the source cannot be confirmed from the E-number alone — not that it is haram. It is produced by fermentation, and the fermentation medium, nutrients and processing aids vary by manufacturer and can include animal-derived ingredients. The additive itself is not haram; its status depends on how the producer makes it. The reliable check is a recognised halal certification logo on the finished product, or a manufacturer statement of the source.

Triammonium citrate is the ammonium salt of citric acid, used as a buffering agent and acidity regulator. It is mostly used in processed cheese and dairy products.

• processed cheese spreads
• limited dairy products

• 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.

sodium citrates (E331), potassium citrates (E332), citric acid (E330)

E380 (Triammonium Citrate) is doubtful for Muslims according to the MUIS food additive listing. Triammonium citrate is the ammonium salt of citric acid, used as a buffering agent and acidity regulator.

Triammonium citrate is the ammonium salt of citric acid, used as a buffering agent and acidity regulator. It is mostly used in processed cheese and dairy products.

E380 is commonly found in processed cheese spreads and limited dairy products.