Is Ethyl MaltoI (E637) Halal?

MUIS lists E637 (Ethyl 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.

Ethyl maltol is a synthetic flavour compound related to maltol but with about 4-6 times the flavour intensity. It contributes a sweet, fruit-cotton-candy aroma.

• candy
• baked goods
• fragrances and perfumes
• fruit-flavoured drinks

• E637 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.

maltol (E636), vanillin, natural caramel flavouring

E637 (Ethyl MaltoI) is halal for Muslims according to the MUIS food additive listing. Ethyl maltol is a synthetic flavour compound related to maltol but with about 4-6 times the flavour intensity.

Ethyl maltol is a synthetic flavour compound related to maltol but with about 4-6 times the flavour intensity. It contributes a sweet, fruit-cotton-candy aroma.

E637 is commonly found in candy, baked goods, fragrances and perfumes, and fruit-flavoured drinks.