Humectant

Is Glycerine Halal?

Doubtful

Glycerine is doubtful (mushbooh). Halal when vegetable glycerine; doubtful if not stated.

TypeHumectant
Comes fromPlant oils, animal fat or synthetic.
Names on labels9

Names to look for on labels

  • glycerin
  • glycerol

On labels from other countries

  • glycérine
  • glycérol
  • glicerina
  • gliserin
  • جليسرين
  • глицерин

What to do

Look for a halal logo, a "vegan" label, or a stated plant source on the pack. If none of these are present, you can contact the manufacturer and ask for the source.

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Frequently asked questions

Is glycerine halal?

Glycerine is doubtful (mushbooh). Halal when vegetable glycerine; doubtful if not stated.

Where does glycerine come from?

Plant oils, animal fat or synthetic.

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Last reviewed 2026-10-06. How we decide · Suggest a correction