E221 Sodium sulphite — is it halal?

Ruling: Mashbuh (doubtful)

Description

Sodium sulphite is an inorganic salt: sulphur dioxide (E220; from sulphur, sulphide ores or reduction of sulphuric acid) is absorbed in sodium carbonate or hydroxide solution (c1, c2) — the main, mineral route. Possible links: SO2 from spent acids with organics (c3); by-product sulphite of organic processes (c4); glue of unstated type (c5), animal glue as a variant (c13)

Basis of the ruling

Sodium sulphite is an inorganic salt: sulphur dioxide is absorbed into a solution of sodium carbonate or hydroxide. In patents, sulphur dioxide is also taken from spent sulphuric acids with organic impurities, whose origin is disclosed only in general terms.

Names: Сульфит натрия · Sodium sulphite · كبريتيت الصوديوم

Also known as: E 221, E-221, Е221, INS 221, sodium sulfite, 亚硫酸钠, كبريتيت الصوديوم

Category: Preservatives

Regulatory source: EU 1333/2008

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