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Is E422 (glycerine) halal?

⚠️ Depends on the origin

Glycerine (E422) is halal when vegetable or synthetic, doubtful when animal-derived and unlabelled.

E422 β€” glycerol or glycerine β€” is a humectant found in cakes, chewing gum, toothpaste, syrups and e-liquids. Like E471, it can be produced from plants (the most common today), synthetically, or from animal fats.

Vegetable or synthetic glycerine is halal. Animal glycerine raises the same issue as gelatine: if it comes from pork or non-ritually slaughtered animals, it should be avoided.

The good news: most glycerine used in Europe and North America today is plant-based (rapeseed, palm). For a product you consume daily, one quick message to the brand settles the question.

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HalalGPT presents widespread religious views for information, with their divergences where they exist. For a personal situation, consult a scholar or a certification body. Product recipes change: always check the label.