E1518 Glyceryl triacetate (triacetin): Halal or Haram?
Doubtful
A carrier and humectant. E1518 Glyceryl triacetate (triacetin) is doubtful.
Plant oil or animal fat: the label does not say which
Why it is doubtful
The glycerol part can be animal-derived.
Halal or not depends on what it is made from
E1518 is Mushbooh: Halal when its glycerol comes from plants or a Halal source, not when it comes from pork.
Made from
Verdict
Why
Glycerol from plant oils
✅Halal
No animal involved
Glycerol made synthetically
✅Halal
No animal involved
Glycerol from a Halal-slaughtered animal
✅Halal
Lawful animal, slaughtered correctly
Glycerol from an animal not slaughtered the Islamic way
❌Haram
Not slaughtered correctly
Glycerol from pork fat
❌Haram
Pork
Halal-certified product
✅Halal
A certifier checked the source
Source not stated on the label
⚠️Mushbooh
European labels do not have to say which
Scholarly view
Schools of law
Hanafi & MalikiGlycerol from plants, from synthesis or from a properly slaughtered animal is Halal, and so are E442, E445 and E1518 made from it. Where the glycerol came from pork fat but has been chemically changed into a new substance (istihala), these two schools accept it, as they do for plain glycerol (E422).
Depends on source
Shafi'i & HanbaliThey apply the same rule about the source, but do not accept that processing makes a pork origin acceptable again, so glycerol from pork fat keeps these additives impermissible.
Depends on source
Certification bodies
SANHA on E442SANHA lists E442 (ammonium phosphatides) as halaal and gives its source as a synthetic chemical.SANHA — E442 ↗
Permissible
SANHA on E445 and E1518SANHA lists both as doubtful (mushbooh): E445 is made from pine rosin and glycerine, and E1518 is an ester of glycerol, so the source of the glycerol has to be checked.SANHA — E445 ↗SANHA — E1518 ↗
Doubtful
Dept. of Islamic Development Malaysia / Halal Food Authority, UKLike any E-number, these are judged by the source of what goes into them: plant or synthetic glycerol is accepted, and glycerol from animal fat must come from a certified Halal source.JAKIM — Halal Malaysia Portal ↗HFA FAQ ↗
Verify source
Fatwa councils, scholars and other sources
Darul Ifta BirminghamE442 is made either synthetically or from glycerol mixed with soy or rapeseed oil. If its glycerol comes from propylene or sugar, it is lawful to eat; if it comes from animal by-products, it is not, so the answer advises asking the maker.IslamQA.org — E442 ↗
Depends on source
Only views with a published source are listed.
Where you meet it
Flavourings, chewing gum.
What to do in the shop
Look for a product that names the source, says plant-based or vegan, or carries a Halal certificate. If nothing on the packet settles it, the manufacturer can tell you, and their answer is the only thing that turns E1518 from a question into an answer.
A status here describes the additive in general, and a specific product can be different. The same number can be made from plant or animal material depending on the manufacturer, and the label does not say which.
Questions people ask
Is E1518 Halal?
E1518 Glyceryl triacetate (triacetin) is doubtful. The glycerol part can be animal-derived.
How do I know if the E1518 in a product is Halal?
Only the manufacturer can tell you which source they used, unless the packet says plant-based, vegan, or carries a Halal certificate.
An additive's status describes the additive in general. What matters is the whole ingredient list on the packet in your hand.
This is information, not a fatwa. These statuses combine published scholarly positions with ingredient analysis, and they can be incomplete or out of date. For anything that matters, confirm with the manufacturer and with a qualified authority.
