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Dietary Safety Matrix
Confidence:
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How the Ingredient Checker Works
Our AI-powered ingredient checker cross-references every query against six authoritative databases simultaneously, giving you a complete dietary safety picture in seconds.
Our Verification Sources
JAKIM (Malaysia) — Department of Islamic Development, globally recognised halal standard
IFANCA (USA) — Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America
HMC (UK) — Halal Monitoring Committee, strictest UK halal certification
EU E-number Registry — Complete European food additive database with source classifications
Vegan Society — Approved ingredient database for vegan verification
GFFS — Gluten-Free Food Service certification standards
Understanding the Results
✓ Pass — The ingredient meets the requirements of this dietary standard
✗ Fail — The ingredient does not meet the requirements of this dietary standard
⚠ Doubtful — The ingredient may or may not meet the standard depending on its source. Look for certified products.
Common E-Codes — Multi-Dietary Reference Table
This table shows how common food additives are classified across different dietary standards:
E-Code
Name
Halal
Vegan
Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free
E100
Curcumin (Turmeric)
Halal
Yes
Yes
Yes
E120
Carmine / Cochineal
Haram
No
Yes
Yes
E150a
Caramel Colour
Halal
Yes
Yes
Yes
E270
Lactic Acid
Halal
Check
Yes
Yes
E300
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
Halal
Yes
Yes
Yes
E322
Lecithin
Doubtful
Check
Yes
Yes
E422
Glycerol
Doubtful
Check
Yes
Yes
E441
Gelatine
Haram
No
Yes
Yes
E471
Mono and Diglycerides
Doubtful
Check
Yes
Yes
E542
Bone Phosphate
Haram
No
Yes
Yes
E901
Beeswax
Halal
No
Yes
Yes
E966
Lactitol
Halal
Yes
Yes
No
Frequently Asked Questions
E471 (Mono and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids) is classified as Mushbooh (doubtful) for both halal and vegan diets because it can be derived from plant oils or animal fats. The source is rarely disclosed on packaging. Look for a certified halal or vegan logo, or contact the manufacturer directly.
No. Gelatin (E441) is derived from animal bones and connective tissue making it unsuitable for vegans and vegetarians. It is also haram in Islam unless from a halal-slaughtered animal. Look for agar-agar (derived from seaweed) or pectin (from fruit) as vegan alternatives.
Lecithin can be vegan or not vegan depending on its source. Soy lecithin and sunflower lecithin are vegan. Egg lecithin is not vegan. Food labels often just say lecithin without specifying the source. Use our ingredient checker to get the most likely source analysis.
E-codes derived from dairy include E270 (lactic acid — sometimes from dairy), E325-327 (lactates), E472b (lactic acid esters), E481-482 (sodium and calcium stearoyl lactylates), and E966 (lactitol from lactose). Always check with our ingredient checker for the most current information.
You can select all five dietary filters simultaneously — Halal, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free. Our AI checks the ingredient against all selected filters at once and returns a clear pass or fail for each one in a single result.
⚠️ Disclaimer: This checker provides general guidance based on mainstream dietary standards and certification authorities. Dietary status can vary by country, manufacturer and production process. Always verify specific products with relevant certification bodies. For halal: JAKIM, IFANCA, HMC. For vegan: Vegan Society. This tool does not issue certifications.