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Phosphoric acid (E338) is a colorless acid used as a flavoring and acidifying agent in sodas and other foods. It is typically produced synthetically from minerals, not animal sources, and is generally considered halal by major certification bodies like JAKIM, MUI, and MUIS. However, if it were ever derived from animal bones, its halal status would depend on the animal being slaughtered according to Islamic law. For commercial food products, it is almost always synthetic and therefore halal.