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Check the sourceIs E422 (Glycerin (glycerol)) halal?
It depends on the source. It can be made from plants, by fermentation or synthetically, or from animal fat or tissue, and the label rarely says which. Can be from plant oils, animal fat or petrochemicals.
What E422 is used for
Glycerin (glycerol) is used as a carrier / other. On Australian labels it usually appears by its function and number, for example "carrier (422)", without the letter E.
How to tell if it's halal
Look for a halal certifier's logo, or a source named on the label, such as "emulsifier (471, from vegetable oil)". If there's neither, email the manufacturer and ask where it comes from.
Products in our directory that contain it
- Darrell Lea Allsorts Liquorice 270g: contains haram ingredient
Check a label with E422
Paste the full ingredient list into our label checker. It flags E422 along with every other additive that needs a second look.