Is Talc (E553b) Halal?

MUIS lists E553b (Talc) 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.

Talc is a naturally occurring magnesium silicate mineral used as an anti-caking agent, glazing agent and dusting powder in food. The food-grade material is purified to remove asbestos contamination.

• polished rice
• chewing gum
• confectionery glazing
• pill coatings
• salt anti-caking

• E553b 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 silicate (E552), silicon dioxide (E551), magnesium silicate (E553a)

E553b (Talc) is halal for Muslims according to the MUIS food additive listing. Talc is a naturally occurring magnesium silicate mineral used as an anti-caking agent, glazing agent and dusting powder in food.

Talc is a naturally occurring magnesium silicate mineral used as an anti-caking agent, glazing agent and dusting powder in food. The food-grade material is purified to remove asbestos contamination.

E553b is commonly found in polished rice, chewing gum, confectionery glazing, pill coatings, and salt anti-caking.