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Generally halal
E211 (Sodium benzoate) is a synthetically-manufactured preservative with no animal origin, so it is generally considered halal.
Sodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a common preservative that inhibits mould, yeast and some bacteria, especially in acidic foods and drinks. It is manufactured synthetically.
Produced by neutralising benzoic acid with sodium hydroxide. No animal-derived raw materials.
Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative with no animal or alcohol component, so it is generally classified as halal. The finished product still needs its own verification.
It may be found in — this does not mean every product below contains it.
Sodium benzoateE211Preservative (E211)INS number: 211
Ingredient guidance is not certification. Verify the finished product on the MUIS HalalSG register or with the manufacturer.
Check MUIS HalalSGSources: EFSA, FAO/WHO, MUIS · Last reviewed: July 2026 · This guidance is not certification.
Yes — it is a synthetic preservative with no animal origin, so it is generally considered halal. The finished product still needs verification.
No. It is manufactured synthetically.
'Sodium benzoate' or 'E211'.
Humble Halal methodology: we classify additives by their common origin, not by any specific product. A generally-halal ingredient does not make a finished product halal-certified. This page is general guidance, not certification or religious/legal advice — always verify the complete product. Last reviewed July 2026.