E263 Calcium acetate — is it halal?
Description
Calcium acetate — a salt of acetic acid, an acidity regulator and preservative. Made by neutralising acetic acid with a base (c10); the acid itself comes from synthesis, alcohol fermentation, wood (c1–c6, see E260). Possible links through the acid: alcohol (c2–c4), meat extract/peptone, gelatin, vinegar eels (c7–c9). Calcium may come from hen eggshell (c11) and marine mollusc shells (c12).
Names: Ацетат кальция · Calcium acetate · أسيتات الكالسيوم
Also known as: E 263, INS 263, Acetate of lime, Vinegar salts, 乙酸钙, أسيتات الكالسيوم
Category: Preservatives
Regulatory source: EU 1333/2008
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