What is E517?
E517 is Ammonium sulphate, a food additive used as a flour treatment agent. A mineral, so there is no animal, pork or alcohol source.
Also written as: INS 517, E-517, E 517. 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 E517 vegetarian or vegan?
Yes. E517 (Ammonium sulphate) 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 A mineral, 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 E517 halal?
E517 (Ammonium sulphate) is halal. A mineral, so there is no animal, pork or alcohol source.
What is E517 made from?
Mineral salt.
What is E517 used for?
E517 is used as a flour treatment agent, typically in bread, rolls and bakery products.
What should I do if a product contains E517?
No action needed for this additive. Check the rest of the ingredient list, and remember that meat products still need proper halal slaughter.
Is E517 vegetarian or vegan?
Yes. E517 (Ammonium sulphate) is normally made from plant, mineral, microbial or synthetic sources, so it is suitable for vegetarians and vegans.