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E-number E339 · Antioxidants & acids
Sodium phosphates
Halal
- Typical source
- Mineral
- Plain-language explanation
- Sodium phosphates are salts of phosphoric acid used to control acidity and moisture in many processed foods. They are typically derived from mined phosphate rocks, which are considered halal, but can also be produced from animal bones, making their source critical for halal determination. Major halal certification bodies like JAKIM, MUI, and MUIS generally deem E339 halal if it is from a mineral or plant source, but it is haram if derived from non-halal animal sources. Therefore, consumers should look for a halal certification on the product to ensure its source is permissible.