Is MaltoI (E636) Halal?

MUIS lists E636 (MaltoI) 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.

Maltol is a naturally occurring flavour compound found in larch bark, pine needles and roasted malt, contributing a sweet, caramel-cotton-candy aroma. Commercial maltol is mostly produced by chemical synthesis.

• baked goods
• candy
• ice cream
• fragrances
• tobacco

• E636 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.

ethyl maltol (E637), vanillin, natural caramel flavouring

E636 (MaltoI) is halal for Muslims according to the MUIS food additive listing. Maltol is a naturally occurring flavour compound found in larch bark, pine needles and roasted malt, contributing a sweet, caramel-cotton-candy aroma.

Maltol is a naturally occurring flavour compound found in larch bark, pine needles and roasted malt, contributing a sweet, caramel-cotton-candy aroma. Commercial maltol is mostly produced by chemical synthesis.

E636 is commonly found in baked goods, candy, ice cream, fragrances, and tobacco.