Is Benzoic Acid Halal or Haram? A Comprehensive Islamic Analysis
                                
                                
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                                According to most major certifying bodies and scholars, benzoic acid (E210) is generally considered halal. It is a commonly used food preservative that is found naturally in many plants and can also be synthetically produced. However, the final ruling depends on the manufacturing process and whether any haram substances were involved.