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Glycerin and glycerol (E422)
Doubtful (mushbooh)
May come from animal fat, plants or synthesis.
Glycerin is used in food, toothpaste, cosmetics and medicine. It can be plant based, synthetic or from animal fat. Ask the maker or choose a certified product.
Where to verify
Malaysian halal authority. Its Halal Malaysia portal lists certified products and recognised foreign certifiers.Open JAKIM ↗
Halal certification, training and consultancy for food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, establishments and slaughterhouses.Open PUCOI ↗
Always confirm on the certifier's own website. This page is general education, not a fatwa.
Check a product for glycerin and glycerol (e422)Find halal businessesRead the Learn hub
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