Glycerol/Glycerin

Sweet syrupy humectant and solvent from animal fats, vegetable oils, or chemical synthesis; used in confectionery, baked goods, dairy, and colour carriers

Also known as Glycerol, Glycerin, Glycerine, 1, 2, 3-Propanetriol

SANHA, ANIC 2018, JAKIM Handbook 2010, IFANCA + MUI, AHF, and MUIS all classify this as doubtful.

Based on 6 cited authorities. Confidence: high.

What authorities say

6 authorities on record

6say Doubtful

Saying Doubtful6 of 6

SANHA

Oils & fats; chemical synthesis product is Halaal — status Mushbooh

ANIC 2018

Glycerine (422): Moistness, Emulsifier — Questionable. Should ask the company about the source

JAKIM Handbook 2010

Mushbooh, called Glycerin in USA, Halal if it is from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat

IFANCA + MUI

Mushbooh — halal if from vegetable fats; haram if from pork or non-halal meat

AHF

Mushbooh — halal if plant-derived, haram if pork/non-halal animal

MUIS

MUIS Food Additive Listing (2016): Industrial by-product in the manufacture of soaps, candles and fatty acids from oils and fats. May also be synthesised from propylene or by the fermentation of sugars.

Why this verdict

E422 is a humectant and solvent found in confectionery, baked goods, dairy products, supplements, and colour or flavour carriers. SANHA, ANIC 2018, JAKIM Handbook 2010, IFANCA, MUI, and AHF all classify E422 as Mushbooh: plant-derived and synthetic forms are halal, pork-derived tallow forms are haram, and non-zabihah bovine tallow is doubtful. MUIS marks E422 as syubhah, noting it is an industrial by-product from oils and fats and may also be made from propylene or the fermentation of sugars. Because the source is rarely specified on the label, E422 is doubtful by default.

Food-safety note

Permitted as a humectant and solvent in Australia and New Zealand under the Food Standards Code (Schedule 15), at good manufacturing practice. Glycerol is regarded as safe and well tolerated at the levels used in food. (Source: FSANZ; Food Standards Code Schedule 15.)

Common questions

Is E422 halal?

Glycerol/Glycerin (E422) is classified doubtful. SANHA, ANIC 2018, JAKIM Handbook 2010, IFANCA + MUI, AHF, and MUIS classify it as doubtful.

What is E422 made from?

Glycerol/Glycerin (E422) is commonly found in Confectionery, baked goods, beverages, and toothpaste.

What is a halal alternative to E422?

Halal-considered alternatives include Sorbitol (E420) and Maltitol (E965).

Try instead

E420Sorbitol E965Maltitol

Found in

Confectionerybaked goodsbeveragestoothpasteicingsmarshmallowscake mixes