Is Sodium Ethylparaben (E215) Halal?

MUIS lists E215 (Sodium Ethylparaben) as halal. It is manufactured synthetically from non-animal raw materials. The status applies to the additive itself; the finished product still needs its other ingredients checked.

Sodium ethylparaben is the sodium salt of ethyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (E214), giving it greater water solubility. It serves the same antimicrobial preservative role as the parent paraben.

• jellies
• preserves
• sauces
• beverages

• E215 on its own is not a reason to avoid a product.
• The finished product still needs its other ingredients checked — look for a halal certification logo (MUIS, JAKIM, MUI, HMC or similar) when in doubt.
• Halal status here follows the MUIS food additive listing; rulings can differ between certification bodies.

sorbic acid (E200), potassium sorbate (E202), ethylparaben (E214)

E215 (Ethyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, Sodium Salt/Sodium ethyl para-hydroxybenzoate) is halal for Muslims according to the MUIS food additive listing. Sodium ethylparaben is the sodium salt of ethyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (E214), giving it greater water solubility.

Sodium ethylparaben is the sodium salt of ethyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (E214), giving it greater water solubility. It serves the same antimicrobial preservative role as the parent paraben.

E215 is commonly found in jellies, preserves, sauces, and beverages.