Propylene Glycol

Carrier/humectant

MUIS classifies as doubtful; SANHA classifies as halal.

Based on 2 cited authorities. Confidence: medium.

What authorities say

2 authorities on record

1says Doubtful1says Halal

Saying Doubtful1 of 2

MUIS

MUIS Food Additive Listing (2016): Commercially produced from propylene, or by heating glycerol with sodium hydroxide, or by reacting propylene oxide with water.

Saying Halal1 of 2

SANHA

Status: Halaal

Why this verdict

E1520 is propylene glycol, a humectant and carrier solvent used in flavourings, colours, and as a moisture-retaining agent. SANHA classifies E1520 as halal. MUIS marks E1520 as syubhah, noting it is produced from propylene, or by heating glycerol with sodium hydroxide, or by reacting propylene oxide with water. On SANHA’s classification, E1520 is halal.

Common questions

Is E1520 halal?

Propylene Glycol (E1520) is classified halal. MUIS classifies it as doubtful; SANHA classifies it as halal.

What is E1520 made from?

Propylene Glycol (E1520) is produced synthetically.

Based on 2 cited authorities. Verdict may be revised as more positions are added.