Is Octyl Gallate (E311) Halal?

MUIS lists E311 (Octyl 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.

Octyl gallate is a synthetic antioxidant ester of gallic acid with octanol, used to prevent oxidation in fatty foods. It has greater fat solubility than propyl gallate.

• margarine
• vegetable oils
• fatty processed foods

• E311 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.

propyl gallate (E310), dodecyl gallate (E312), tocopherols (E306)

E311 (Octyl Gallate) is halal for Muslims according to the MUIS food additive listing. Octyl gallate is a synthetic antioxidant ester of gallic acid with octanol, used to prevent oxidation in fatty foods.

Octyl gallate is a synthetic antioxidant ester of gallic acid with octanol, used to prevent oxidation in fatty foods. It has greater fat solubility than propyl gallate.

E311 is commonly found in margarine, vegetable oils, and fatty processed foods.