Is Magnesium Sulphate (E518) Halal?

MUIS lists E518 (Magnesium 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.

Magnesium sulphate (Epsom salt) is a mineral salt used as a firming agent, magnesium fortifier and processing aid. It is also widely used as a bath salt and laxative.

• beer (yeast nutrient)
• tofu (coagulant)
• bottled mineral waters
• magnesium supplements

• E518 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 sulphate (E516), magnesium chloride (E511), magnesium oxide (E530)

E518 (Magnesium Sulphate) is halal for Muslims according to the MUIS food additive listing. Magnesium sulphate (Epsom salt) is a mineral salt used as a firming agent, magnesium fortifier and processing aid.

Magnesium sulphate (Epsom salt) is a mineral salt used as a firming agent, magnesium fortifier and processing aid. It is also widely used as a bath salt and laxative.

E518 is commonly found in beer (yeast nutrient), tofu (coagulant), bottled mineral waters, and magnesium supplements.