Is Dodecyl Gallate (E312) Halal?

MUIS lists E312 (Dodecyl 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.

Dodecyl gallate (lauryl gallate) is a synthetic antioxidant ester of gallic acid with lauryl alcohol, used to prevent rancidity in oils and fats. It is the most fat-soluble of the common gallates.

• vegetable oils
• margarine
• fatty foods

• E312 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), octyl gallate (E311), BHT (E321)

E312 (Dodecyl Gallate) is halal for Muslims according to the MUIS food additive listing. Dodecyl gallate (lauryl gallate) is a synthetic antioxidant ester of gallic acid with lauryl alcohol, used to prevent rancidity in oils and fats.

Dodecyl gallate (lauryl gallate) is a synthetic antioxidant ester of gallic acid with lauryl alcohol, used to prevent rancidity in oils and fats. It is the most fat-soluble of the common gallates.

E312 is commonly found in vegetable oils, margarine, and fatty foods.