E300

Askorbik asit (C vitamini)

Antioksidan. Endüstriyel üretilir; kaynağı doğrulanana kadar şüpheli kabul edilir.

E-number category

Antioxidant / acidity regulator

Detailed information

What it is & how it is made: An antioxidant from the vitamin C family (ascorbic acid); commercially it is generally produced by fermentation or synthesis and carries no animal source.
Where it is used: Used in processed meat, fruit juice, canned goods and baked goods to preserve colour and prevent rancidity (oxidation).
Health note: It is a vitamin and is considered safe, even beneficial, at ordinary doses.
Halal assessment: It is synthetic/chemical (or plant/fermentation) in origin and typically contains no animal matter; however, under the 'doubtful by default' and 'halal and tayyib' principles it has been left as doubtful until its source and process are confirmed.

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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.