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E311

antioxidants, phosphates, and complexing agents

Octyl Gallate

Also known as: Octyl Gallate
International label: INS 311
Status
Halal
Function
Antioxidant - prevents fat rancidity

Halal

Is E311 (Octyl Gallate) halal?

Generally accepted as halal. This additive is typically derived from plant or synthetic sources and does not contain any prohibited ingredients according to Islamic dietary laws.

What to do

Safe to buy. This additive is permissible under Islamic dietary law.

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About E311

Antioxidants Generally accepted as halal. This additive is typically derived from plant or synthetic sources and does not contain any prohibited ingredients according to Islamic dietary laws.

What is E311 made from?

  • synthetic

Scholarly Notes

Synthetic - halal.

Foods that commonly contain E311

Food Category Guide

E311 is common in chewing gum — see the full halal guide →

fats oils chewing gum

Always check the ingredient label on the specific product - manufacturers may change formulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is E311 (Octyl Gallate) halal?

E311 (Octyl Gallate) is classified as Halal. Generally accepted as halal. This additive is typically derived from plant or synthetic sources and does not contain any prohibited ingredients according to Islamic dietary laws.

What is E311 used for?

E311 is used as a antioxidant - prevents fat rancidity in food products.

What foods contain E311?

E311 (Octyl Gallate) is commonly found in: fats, oils, chewing gum.

What is E311 made from?

E311 can be derived from the following sources: synthetic.

What are the other names for E311?

E311 may appear on food labels as: Octyl Gallate.

antioxidants, phosphates, and complexing agents — 48 E-codes: 29 Halal, 1 Haram, 18 Mushbooh

Related E-Codes in antioxidants, phosphates, and complexing agents

E300
L-Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
E301
Sodium-L-Ascorbate
E302
Calcium-L-Ascorbate
E304
Ascorbyl Palmitate
E306
Natural Extracts rich in Tocopherols
E307
Synthetic Alpha-Tocopherol
E308
Synthetic Gamma-Tocopherol
E309
Synthetic Delta-Tocopherol
E310
Propyl Gallate
E312
Dodecyl Gallate
E320
Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA)
E321
Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT)

Sources reviewed

Our E311 classification is checked against recognised halal certification bodies and mainstream Sunni scholarship before publishing. We do not treat community halal-status sites as authoritative.

  • HMC — Halal Monitoring Committee (UK)
  • HFA — Halal Food Authority (UK)
  • JAKIM — Dept. of Islamic Development (Malaysia)
  • MUI / LPPOM — Indonesian Ulema Council
  • IFANCA — Islamic Food & Nutrition Council (USA)
  • IslamQA — Sunni fatwa reference

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