Is E1510 (Ethanol) halal?

Scholars differ. Some permit it and many Muslims avoid it, so follow your scholar or certifier. Alcohol. Many avoid it as an added ingredient; scholars differ on small amounts used as a carrier.

What E1510 is used for

Ethanol is used as a carrier / other. On Australian labels it usually appears by its function and number, for example "carrier (1510)", without the letter E.

How to tell if it's halal

Decide based on the view you follow. If you avoid it, look for alternatives coloured or glazed with plant-based ingredients, or a halal logo.

Products in our directory that contain it

Kellogg's Corn Flakes, Special K, All-Bran, Crunchy Nut, Nutri-Grain: no certificate · no haram ingredients listed
Weet-Bix (plain): no certificate · no haram ingredients listed

Check a label with E1510

Paste the full ingredient list into our label checker. It flags E1510 along with every other additive that needs a second look.