Is Propyl Gallate (E310) Halal?

MUIS lists E310 (Propyl Gallate) as halal. It can be made from plant-based or microbial materials, none of which raise a halal concern in normal production. The status applies to the additive itself; the finished product still needs its other ingredients checked.

Propyl gallate is a synthetic antioxidant derived from gallic acid, which is obtained from tannins of nut galls or by tannase fermentation. It is used to prevent rancidity in oils and fatty foods.

• vegetable oils
• chewing gum
• fats and lard
• snack foods
• cereals

• E310 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.

BHA (E320), BHT (E321), tocopherols (E306)

E310 (Propyl Gallate) is halal for Muslims according to the MUIS food additive listing. Propyl gallate is a synthetic antioxidant derived from gallic acid, which is obtained from tannins of nut galls or by tannase fermentation.

Propyl gallate is a synthetic antioxidant derived from gallic acid, which is obtained from tannins of nut galls or by tannase fermentation. It is used to prevent rancidity in oils and fatty foods.

E310 is commonly found in vegetable oils, chewing gum, fats and lard, snack foods, and cereals.