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E-number E507 · Minerals
Hydrochloric acid
Halal
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- Plain-language explanation
- E507, or hydrochloric acid, is a strong acid used as a food additive to control acidity and is also naturally present in your stomach. It is typically produced synthetically by dissolving hydrogen chloride gas in water, a process that does not involve animal or alcohol sources. Because of its synthetic origin, hydrochloric acid is generally considered halal by major certification bodies like JAKIM, MUI, and MUIS.