E901 Beeswax: Halal or Haram?
Halal
The wax bees build their comb from, used as a glaze. E901 (Beeswax) is Halal. On German labels: Bienenwachs.
Why it is Halal
It comes from bees rather than a slaughtered animal, and scholars generally accept bee products, as they do honey.
Where you meet it
Sweet coatings, fruit glazes, chewing gum, supplements.
What to do in the shop
Nothing special to do for E901 itself. Read the rest of the list: a product is only as clear as its least clear ingredient.
Questions people ask
Is E901 Halal?
Yes. E901 (Beeswax) is Halal: it raises no animal-source question. The rest of the ingredient list still decides the product.
What is E901 made from?
It comes from bees rather than a slaughtered animal, and scholars generally accept bee products, as they do honey.
Products we checked that contain E901
- HARIBO die Schlümpfe · Confirmed by the manufacturer
- HARIBO Die Schlümpfe · Confirmed by the manufacturer
- HARIBO Fruitmania Berry · Confirmed by the manufacturer
- HARIBO Goliath Lakritz-Stangen · Confirmed by the manufacturer
- HARIBO Kantinchen · Confirmed by the manufacturer
- Haribo Lakritz Schnecken · Confirmed by the manufacturer
- HARIBO Lakritz Schnecken 200 g · Confirmed by the manufacturer
- HARIBO Riesen Erdbeeren · Confirmed by the manufacturer
- HARIBO Salino · Confirmed by the manufacturer
- HARIBO Salino 175 g · Confirmed by the manufacturer
- HARIBO Schlümpfe 500 g · Confirmed by the manufacturer
- HARIBO Soft Dropjes · Confirmed by the manufacturer
…and 45 more in our list of checked products.
Related additives
- E903 Carnauba wax · Halal
- E950 Acesulfame K · Halal
- E951 Aspartame · Halal
Check a product, not just a number
An additive's status describes the additive in general. What matters is the whole ingredient list on the packet in your hand.