Is Sulphuric Acid (E513) Halal?

MUIS lists E513 (Sulphuric Acid) 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.

Sulphuric acid is a strong inorganic acid used as an acidity regulator and processing aid in food manufacture. Direct food use is limited; it is mainly a starch-modification and pH-adjustment aid.

• processing aid in modified starches
• wine pH adjustment

• E513 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.

phosphoric acid (E338), hydrochloric acid (E507), citric acid (E330)

E513 (Sulphuric Acid) is halal for Muslims according to the MUIS food additive listing. Sulphuric acid is a strong inorganic acid used as an acidity regulator and processing aid in food manufacture.

Sulphuric acid is a strong inorganic acid used as an acidity regulator and processing aid in food manufacture. Direct food use is limited; it is mainly a starch-modification and pH-adjustment aid.

E513 is commonly found in processing aid in modified starches and wine pH adjustment.