E542: Bone phosphate
Anti-caking agent. Origin: Animal-derived.
Vegan
Not vegan
Halal
Mushbooh (doubtful)
The honest version
Made from animal bones. Not vegan; halal acceptance depends on the animal and slaughter, which the label never states. Rare in modern products but worth knowing.
When our checker meets E542 on a label, it does not guess: products carrying ambiguous additives get a “check the label” verdict, with the ingredient named, so you can decide or ask the manufacturer.
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