Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)

Vitamin C used as an antioxidant preservative; halal.

Why?

Ascorbic acid is synthesized industrially from glucose (usually corn-derived) and used to prevent browning and oxidation in juices, cured meats, and baked goods. It contains no animal or alcohol-derived material.

References

• General consensus of major halal certification bodies (e.g. IFANCA, JAKIM, HFA)

Last reviewed: 2026-08-30

This is informational guidance only, not a certified halal determination. Always consult an official halal certification body for certainty.