What is E356?
E356 is Sodium adipate, a food additive used as an acidity regulator. Made synthetically, so there is no animal, pork or alcohol source.
Also written as: INS 356, E-356, E 356. INS is the international numbering system used outside Europe, including on labels in Asia, Australia and the Middle East.
What to do
No action needed for this additive. Check the rest of the ingredient list, and remember that meat products still need proper halal slaughter.
Is E356 vegetarian or vegan?
Yes. E356 (Sodium adipate) is normally made from plant, mineral, microbial or synthetic sources, so it is suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
Why we classify it this way
Halal Made synthetically, so there is no animal, pork or alcohol source.
Basis: No concern found. Made from plants, minerals, fermentation or synthesis, or from a permitted animal product. Nothing in normal production raises a pork, alcohol, insect or slaughter question.
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Classification audited 3 November 2026. It has not been reviewed by a scholar. How classifications work · Suggest a correction
Frequently asked questions
Is E356 halal?
E356 (Sodium adipate) is halal. Made synthetically, so there is no animal, pork or alcohol source.
What is E356 made from?
Synthetic.
What is E356 used for?
E356 is used as an acidity regulator, typically in soft drinks, sweets, jams, sauces and processed foods.
What should I do if a product contains E356?
No action needed for this additive. Check the rest of the ingredient list, and remember that meat products still need proper halal slaughter.
Is E356 vegetarian or vegan?
Yes. E356 (Sodium adipate) is normally made from plant, mineral, microbial or synthetic sources, so it is suitable for vegetarians and vegans.