E240

Formaldehid

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E-number category

Preservative

Detailed information

What it is & how it is made: Formaldehyde; a synthetic compound that carries no animal source.
Where it is used: Its use as a food preservative is prohibited.
Health note: It has been banned in food because it is carcinogenic and toxic.
Halal assessment: In this site's classification this additive has been marked as unsuitable primarily because of health harm or its banned status, not because of an animal source. Under the 'halal and tayyib' principle, avoiding a substance that is harmful to health or banned is recommended.

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This information is for general guidance only; it is not a halal certificate or a religious ruling. For the definitive status, refer to the manufacturer's halal certificate.