Is E422 halal?
E422 is generally considered halal.
Automated classification, not a religious ruling. No scholar or certification body has reviewed this assessment — always check the product's own halal certification.
What is E422?
Glycerol (emulsifier). Sweetener
Where does E422 come from?
E422 can be produced from either plant or animal raw materials, and the label almost never says which. The same E-number can come from a different source in another product, so where the origin matters, check that product's certification.
| Function | Humectant, Thickener |
|---|---|
| Is E422 vegetarian? | Suitable for vegetarians |
| Approved in the EU | Yes |
| Food-safety regulator | U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food safety only — not a halal authority. |
E422 is identified internationally as Codex/INS 422.
EU approval: Yes.
Vegetarian status: Suitable for vegetarians.
Products containing E422
Products in our database that list E422 among their ingredients:
- Chewy Granola Bar Trail Mix — Nature Valley Fruit & Nut (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- SIMPLY GRANOLA OATS, HONEY, RAISINS & ALMONDS — QUAKER (Halal)
- FIG BAR Raspberry — NATURE'S BAKERY (Halal)
- Fig Bar Blueberry — Nature's Bakery (Halal)
- Yogourt Granola Bar — Nature Valley (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- Bounty — Mars (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- Nutri-grain fraise — Kellogg's (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- FRUIT & NUT — Nature Valley (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- Nature Valley Sweet And Salty Peanut Chewy Nut Bar — Nature Valley (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- Fibre1 Barres Tendres Avoine et Chocolat — Fibre 1 (Halal)
- Soft & Chewy Granola Bars — Kirkland Signature (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- Cranberry almond crunch — Post (Halal)
How this verdict was reached
E422 may be animal-derived, but the sources it is made from are not themselves prohibited. If you avoid all animal-derived ingredients, check with the manufacturer.
What this is based on
Frequently asked questions
Is E422 halal?
E422 is generally considered halal.
Where does E422 come from?
E422 can be produced from either plant or animal raw materials, and the label almost never says which. The same E-number can come from a different source in another product, so where the origin matters, check that product's certification.
How does E422 relate to Codex/INS numbering and regional food-safety rules?
E422 is identified internationally as Codex/INS 422. EU approval: Yes. Vegetarian status: Suitable for vegetarians.
How this verdict was reached
E422 may be animal-derived, but the sources it is made from are not themselves prohibited. If you avoid all animal-derived ingredients, check with the manufacturer.
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