E422 — Glycerol
Humectant - keeps food moist
Also known as: Glycerol · Glycerin · Glycerine
Verification required
Verify — Mushbooh
Source-dependent and requires verification. This additive may be derived from either halal (plant/synthetic) or haraam (animal) sources. Always check the product label or contact the manufacturer to verify the source.
Checking this in a shop right now?
Vegan / vegetarian label on pack → plant-based source → safe for this code
HFA / HMC / IFANCA / JAKIM logo → independently certified → safe
Neither? Follow the steps below.
School of Thought Breakdown
Hanafi
Verify source
Maliki
May permit
Shafi'i
Avoid if animal
Hanbali
Avoid if animal
Vegetable glycerol is halal. Animal-derived glycerol (from tallow) is Mushbooh - could be pork or beef. Synthetic glycerol is halal. Look for 'vegetable glycerin' or halal certification on the label.
What to do with this product
Follow these steps in order — most products resolve at step 1 or 2
Check for a "suitable for vegans" or "suitable for vegetarians" claim
If present, E422 comes from a plant-based source — safe for this code. Still check all other ingredients too.
Look for a halal certification logo on the pack
An HFA, HMC, IFANCA, JAKIM, or ESMA logo means the source has been independently audited. The E-code is confirmed halal in this product.
Neither? Here's what to do next:
Put it back and look for a certified alternative on the same shelf.
Check for products carrying an HFA, HMC, or IFANCA logo, or labelled "suitable for vegans". Either confirms a safe source.
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About E422
Glycerol is a polyol obtained from fats and oil. It is Halal if it obtained from oils or soy fat. Suitable for vegetarian label indicates that only vegetable oil or fat is used as a source.. Haraam if it is from pork fat. Halal if it is from plant fat
Verification Required
This additive's halal status depends on its source. Check the product label for a halal certification mark, or contact the manufacturer directly.
What is E422 made from?
- vegetable oils (plant - most common)
- animal fats (tallow)
- synthetic (petroleum)
Foods that commonly contain E422
Food Category Guide
E422 is common in confectionery — see the full halal guide →
Always check the ingredient label on the specific product - manufacturers may change formulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is E422 (Glycerol) halal?
E422 (Glycerol) is classified as Mushbooh (Questionable). Source-dependent and requires verification. This additive may be derived from either halal (plant/synthetic) or haraam (animal) sources. Always check the product label or contact the manufacturer to verify the source.
What is E422 used for?
E422 is used as a humectant - keeps food moist in food products.
What foods contain E422?
E422 (Glycerol) is commonly found in: cake icing, confectionery, chewing gum, dried fruit, liqueurs, tobacco.
What is E422 made from?
E422 can be derived from the following sources: vegetable oils (plant - most common), animal fats (tallow), synthetic (petroleum).
What are the other names for E422?
E422 may appear on food labels as: Glycerol, Glycerin, Glycerine.
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