E309

Delta-tokoferol

Genelde sentetik E vitamini. Şüpheli.

E-number category

Antioxidant / acidity regulator

Source

Synthetic (chemical) production

Detailed information

What it is & how it is made: A natural antioxidant from the vitamin E family (delta-tocopherol); it is generally obtained from vegetable oils, and a synthetic form also exists.
Where it is used: Used in vegetable oil, margarine, crisps and nuts to prevent fats from turning rancid.
Health note: It is a beneficial vitamin and is considered safe at food-use levels.
Halal assessment: Its source is mostly plant-based; however, because the carrier (which may be gelatine) is not verified, and under the doubtful-by-default principle, it has been left as doubtful. Its plant-based or certified form can be accepted as halal.

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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.