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E-number E508 · Minerals
Potassium chloride
Halal
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- Plain-language explanation
- E508, or potassium chloride, is a salt substitute used to enhance flavor and preserve food, and it is naturally found in some minerals and seawater. It is considered halal by major certification bodies like JAKIM, MUI, and MUIS because it is a mineral-based ingredient, not derived from animals. Since its source is non-animal, its halal status is generally not a concern for Muslim consumers.