E170
Also known as: Calcium Carbonate
A mineral-based anti-caking agent and calcium supplement; halal.
Why?
Calcium carbonate is a mineral compound used as an anti-caking agent, acidity regulator, and calcium fortifier. It is mined or produced from limestone/chalk and has no animal origin, so it is considered halal without qualification.
References
- General consensus of major halal certification bodies (e.g. IFANCA, JAKIM, HFA)
Last reviewed: 2026-09-08
This is informational guidance only, not a certified halal determination. Always consult an official halal certification body for certainty.