E325
Also known as: Sodium Lactate
A salt of lactic acid, produced by fermenting plant sugars; halal.
Why?
Sodium lactate is used as a preservative and flavor enhancer, produced by fermenting sugars (typically from corn or beets) with lactic acid bacteria. Like lactic acid itself, it is considered halal regardless of the sugar source used in fermentation.
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.