EtqaE422 Glycerol
MashboohIs E422 halal? The Etqa database classifies E422, glycerol, as mashbooh, which means doubtful.
Reason
Glycerol (E422) is Mashbooh as it can be derived from animal fats, plants, or synthetics; it is only Halal if confirmed to be from plant, synthetic, or Zabiha animal sources.
About E422
- Number range
- E400–E499: thickeners, stabilisers and emulsifiers
- Origin
- Can be derived from three distinct sources: Plant (hydrolysis of vegetable oils like palm or coconut), Synthetic (petrochemical processing of propylene), or Animal (transesterification of animal fats/tallow, which may include pork or non-halal beef).
- Used in
- Slush ice drinks
- Flavoured drinks
- Chewing gum
- Baked goods
- Confectionery
- Also called
- Glycerin; Glycerine; Vegetable glycerine; Vegetable glycerin
What this page is. The classification, the reason, the origin and the food uses are quoted from the Etqa ingredient database as of 2 October 2026. The name of the additive, its other names and forms follow the Open Food Facts additives taxonomy. This is information, not a halal certificate and not a fatwa. An ingredient list rarely says where an additive comes from: look for a halal certification mark or ask the manufacturer.
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