Reason: Phosphates, used for emulsifying and stabilizing.
Uses: emulsifier in processed cheese
e340
Status: MASHBOOH
Reason: E340 refers to disodium phosphate or tricalcium phosphate, which are emulsifiers. Their halal status can vary based on the source of the phosphate and manufacturing process, thus considered Mashbooh.
e331
Status: HALAL
Reason: Sodium citrate, derived from citric acid.
Uses: acid regulator, emulsifier
sal
Status: HALAL
Reason: Commonly used in cooking and permissible.
Uses: flavoring, preserving
conservant
Status: UNKNOWN
Reason: Generic term, specific preservative not identified.
e202
Status: HALAL
Reason: Widely used as a preservative in food production.