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E-number E501 · Minerals
Potassium carbonates
Halal
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- Plain-language explanation
- E501, or potassium carbonate, is a white, salty powder used as a leavening agent to help baked goods rise and as a stabilizer in cocoa. It is typically produced either from a mineral source mined from the earth or through a chemical process. Potassium carbonate is considered halal by major certification bodies like JAKIM, MUI, and MUIS, as its production does not involve any haram (forbidden) materials, regardless of whether it is derived from mineral or synthetic sources.