Is Kaolin (E559) Halal?

MUIS lists E559 (Kaolin) 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.

Kaolin (china clay) is a naturally occurring clay mineral used as an anti-caking agent and clarifier. It is more familiar as a ceramics raw material and pharmaceutical anti-diarrhoeal.

• wine fining
• edible oil processing
• limited direct food use

• E559 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.

bentonite (E558), diatomaceous earth, calcium silicate (E552)

E559 (Kaolin) is halal for Muslims according to the MUIS food additive listing. Kaolin (china clay) is a naturally occurring clay mineral used as an anti-caking agent and clarifier.

Kaolin (china clay) is a naturally occurring clay mineral used as an anti-caking agent and clarifier. It is more familiar as a ceramics raw material and pharmaceutical anti-diarrhoeal.

E559 is commonly found in wine fining, edible oil processing, and limited direct food use.