Is Ammonium Hydroxide (E527) Halal?

MUIS lists E527 (Ammonium Hydroxide) as halal. It is manufactured synthetically from non-animal raw materials. The status applies to the additive itself; the finished product still needs its other ingredients checked.

Ammonium hydroxide is an alkaline solution of ammonia in water, used as an acidity regulator and leavening agent. It is also used in the production of caramel colour III and IV.

• caramel colour production
• cocoa processing
• limited bakery applications
• lean finely textured beef (US)

• E527 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.

sodium hydroxide (E524), ammonium bicarbonate (E503), potassium hydroxide (E525)

E527 (Ammonium Hydroxide) is halal for Muslims according to the MUIS food additive listing. Ammonium hydroxide is an alkaline solution of ammonia in water, used as an acidity regulator and leavening agent.

Ammonium hydroxide is an alkaline solution of ammonia in water, used as an acidity regulator and leavening agent. It is also used in the production of caramel colour III and IV.

E527 is commonly found in caramel colour production, cocoa processing, limited bakery applications, and lean finely textured beef (US).