Is Calcium Gluconate (E578) Halal?

MUIS lists E578 (Calcium Gluconate) as halal. It is produced by fermentation and no animal material is involved in its normal production. The status applies to the additive itself; the finished product still needs its other ingredients checked.

Calcium gluconate is the calcium salt of gluconic acid, used as a calcium fortifier, firming agent and acidity regulator. It is also widely used as an injectable calcium source in medicine.

• calcium-fortified beverages
• infant formula
• supplements
• fresh-cut fruits

• E578 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 lactate (E327), calcium citrates (E333), calcium phosphates (E341)

E578 (Calcium Gluconate) is halal for Muslims according to the MUIS food additive listing. Calcium gluconate is the calcium salt of gluconic acid, used as a calcium fortifier, firming agent and acidity regulator.

Calcium gluconate is the calcium salt of gluconic acid, used as a calcium fortifier, firming agent and acidity regulator. It is also widely used as an injectable calcium source in medicine.

E578 is commonly found in calcium-fortified beverages, infant formula, supplements, and fresh-cut fruits.