E1518 — Glyceryl triacetate (triacetin)

Needs verification

E1518 (Glyceryl triacetate (triacetin)) needs verification. A carrier and humectant.

Why it needs verification

The glycerol part can be animal-derived.

Where you meet it

Flavourings, chewing gum.

What to do in the shop

Look for a product that names the source, says plant-based or vegan, or carries a halal certificate. If nothing on the packet settles it, the manufacturer can tell you, and their answer is the only thing that turns E1518 from a question into an answer.

A status here describes the additive in general — a specific product can be different. The same number can be made from plant or animal material depending on the manufacturer, and the label does not say which.

Questions people ask

Is E1518 halal?

E1518 (Glyceryl triacetate (triacetin)) needs verification. The glycerol part can be animal-derived.

How do I know if the E1518 in a product is halal?

Only the manufacturer can tell you which source they used, unless the packet says plant-based, vegan, or carries a halal certificate.

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Check a product, not just a number

An additive's status describes the additive in general. What matters is the whole ingredient list on the packet in your hand.

This is information, not a fatwa. These statuses combine published scholarly positions with ingredient analysis, and they can be incomplete or out of date. For anything that matters, confirm with the manufacturer and with a qualified authority.