E-code guide
E312Dodecyl Gallate
DoubtfulAntioxidant
E312
Dodecyl Gallate
Antioxidant
JAKIM Handbook 2010 classifies as doubtful; SANHA and MUIS classify as halal.
Based on 3 cited authorities. Confidence: medium.
What authorities say
3 authorities on record1says Doubtful2say Halal
Saying Doubtful1 of 3
Why this verdict
E312 is dodecyl gallate, an antioxidant used to protect fats and oils in margarine, snack foods, and stock cubes. SANHA classifies E312 as Halaal. JAKIM Handbook 2010 classifies E312 as Mushbooh, halal when obtained from nutgalls or plant secretion but haram when alcohol is used as the solvent. MUIS lists E312 as halal, noting it is manufactured from gallic acid in the tannins of nut galls and may also come from the hydrolysis of tannase. Because the solvent is not disclosed on the label, E312 is doubtful by default.
Common questions
Is E312 halal?
Dodecyl Gallate (E312) is classified doubtful. JAKIM Handbook 2010 classifies it as doubtful; SANHA and MUIS classify it as halal.
What is E312 made from?
Dodecyl Gallate (E312) is produced synthetically.