Is Calcium Sulphate (E516) Halal?

MUIS lists E516 (Calcium 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.

Calcium sulphate (gypsum) is a mineral salt used as a firming agent, dough conditioner, calcium fortifier and tofu coagulant. It occurs naturally and is also a by-product of phosphoric acid production.

• tofu (alternative coagulant)
• bread (dough conditioner)
• calcium-fortified beverages
• wine fining
• yeast nutrient

• E516 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.

calcium chloride (E509), calcium lactate (E327), calcium phosphate (E341)

E516 (Calcium Sulphate) is halal for Muslims according to the MUIS food additive listing. Calcium sulphate (gypsum) is a mineral salt used as a firming agent, dough conditioner, calcium fortifier and tofu coagulant.

Calcium sulphate (gypsum) is a mineral salt used as a firming agent, dough conditioner, calcium fortifier and tofu coagulant. It occurs naturally and is also a by-product of phosphoric acid production.

E516 is commonly found in tofu (alternative coagulant), bread (dough conditioner), calcium-fortified beverages, wine fining, and yeast nutrient.