What is E558?
E558 is Bentonite, a food additive used as an anti-caking agent. Mineral clay. Also used to clear juices and wines.
Also written as: INS 558, E-558, E 558. 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 E558 vegetarian or vegan?
Yes. E558 (Bentonite) 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 Mineral clay. Also used to clear juices and wines.
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 E558 halal?
E558 (Bentonite) is halal. Mineral clay. Also used to clear juices and wines.
What is E558 made from?
Clay mineral.
What is E558 used for?
E558 is used as an anti-caking agent, typically in salt, powdered drinks, spices, supplements and tablets.
What should I do if a product contains E558?
No action needed for this additive. Check the rest of the ingredient list, and remember that meat products still need proper halal slaughter.
Is E558 vegetarian or vegan?
Yes. E558 (Bentonite) is normally made from plant, mineral, microbial or synthetic sources, so it is suitable for vegetarians and vegans.