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Typical source

Gas

Plain-language explanation

E290, or carbon dioxide, is a colorless gas naturally present in the air we breathe and produced during fermentation. It is commonly used as a propellant in aerosol sprays and to carbonate drinks. This ingredient is considered halal by all major certification bodies because it is a simple gas and not derived from animal sources, so its source does not affect its halal status.