E507
Also known as: Hydrochloric Acid
A mineral acid used as a processing aid; halal.
Why?
Hydrochloric acid is a mineral acid used in small quantities as a processing aid and acidity regulator, including in some corn syrup and gelatin-alternative processing. It is manufactured chemically and has no animal origin, so it is considered halal.
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.