Is E901 halal or haram?
Beeswax · Glazing agent
E901 (Beeswax) is generally classified as suspect (mashbooh). A bee product, which most scholars consider permissible, but the halal additive listing the app follows marks beeswax glazes doubtful. Check for certification.
What is E901?
E901, listed on labels as Beeswax, is a glazing agent that adds a shiny, protective coating. You'll most often find it in packaged and processed foods.
Is E901 halal? The verdict
E901 is mashbooh (doubtful). A bee product, which most scholars consider permissible, but the halal additive listing the app follows marks beeswax glazes doubtful. Check for certification. Manufacturers aren't required to print the source on the label, so unless the pack states a plant/vegetable source or carries a recognised halal certification (HMC, JAKIM, MUI, IFANCA), the safest choice is to avoid it.
How to check E901 on a label
Scan the ingredient list for E901 and its other names. If it's present and the source isn't stated, treat the product as doubtful. A barcode or photo scan with Halal Food AI flags E901 automatically and tells you whether the product declares a halal source.
Other names & label terms to scan for
BeeswaxE901
Bottom line
E901 is doubtful (mashbooh) — avoid unless the source is stated as halal or the product is halal-certified.
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