Is Potassium Sulphate (E515) Halal?

MUIS lists E515 (Potassium Sulphate) 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.

Potassium sulphate is a mineral salt used as an acidity regulator and salt substitute. It is also a major fertiliser ingredient.

• low-sodium salt blends
• limited beverage applications
• processing aid

• E515 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.

potassium chloride (E508), sodium sulphate (E514), calcium sulphate (E516)

E515 (Potassium Sulphate) is halal for Muslims according to the MUIS food additive listing. Potassium sulphate is a mineral salt used as an acidity regulator and salt substitute.

Potassium sulphate is a mineral salt used as an acidity regulator and salt substitute. It is also a major fertiliser ingredient.

E515 is commonly found in low-sodium salt blends, limited beverage applications, and processing aid.