E213 Calcium benzoate — is it halal?

Ruling: Mashbuh (doubtful)

Description

Calcium benzoate — neutralisation of benzoic acid (from petroleum toluene) with a calcium base. Possible links: calcium source (shells not excluded); fatty-acid-derived catalysts (E570 links — transferred) and an undisclosed separating agent (CN102050727A).

Basis of the ruling

Calcium benzoate is made by neutralising benzoic acid, derived from petroleum toluene, with a calcium base. The calcium raw material is not named: it may be limestone, or calcium carbonate from oyster shells.

Names: Бензоат кальция · Calcium benzoate · بنزوات الكالسيوم

Also known as: E 213, E-213, Е213, INS 213, 苯甲酸钙, بنزوات الكالسيوم

Category: Preservatives

Regulatory source: EU 1333/2008

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