Is Potassium Bromate (E924) Halal?

MUIS lists E924 (Potassium Bromate) 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.

Potassium bromate is a synthetic flour treatment agent that strengthens dough and improves bread rise. Its use is restricted or banned in many countries due to safety concerns.

• bread (where permitted)
• limited bakery applications

• E924 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.

ascorbic acid (E300), azodicarbonamide (E927), L-cysteine (E920)

E924 (Potassium Bromate) is halal for Muslims according to the MUIS food additive listing. Potassium bromate is a synthetic flour treatment agent that strengthens dough and improves bread rise.

Potassium bromate is a synthetic flour treatment agent that strengthens dough and improves bread rise. Its use is restricted or banned in many countries due to safety concerns.

E924 is commonly found in bread (where permitted) and limited bakery applications.