Is E306 (Tocopherol Concentrate, Mixed) Halal?

Mixed tocopherols (natural vitamin E) are extracted from vegetable oils such as soybean, sunflower and rapeseed. They are plant-based and MUIS lists them as halal. In supplements, check the capsule shell separately, as it may be gelatine.

Tocopherol concentrate is a natural vitamin E antioxidant extracted from vegetable oils such as soybean, wheat germ, rice germ and maize. It is one of the most commonly used natural antioxidants in food.

• vegetable oils
• margarine
• infant formula
• cereal products
• supplements

• E306 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.

synthetic alpha-tocopherol (E307), ascorbic acid (E300), rosemary extract

E306 (Tocopherol Concentrate, Mixed/Vitamin E) is halal for Muslims according to the MUIS food additive listing. Tocopherol concentrate is a natural vitamin E antioxidant extracted from vegetable oils such as soybean, wheat germ, rice germ and maize.

Tocopherol concentrate is a natural vitamin E antioxidant extracted from vegetable oils such as soybean, wheat germ, rice germ and maize. It is one of the most commonly used natural antioxidants in food.

E306 is commonly found in vegetable oils, margarine, infant formula, cereal products, and supplements.