Antioxidant / acidity regulator
Is E311 (E311 Octyl Gallate) halal?
Halal if obtained from nutgalls or plant secretion
Halal if obtained from nutgalls or plant secretion
Source
Halal if obtained from nutgalls or plant secretion
Classification as published in the Halal Authority India food ingredient numbers reference, the additive table used by halal certifiers across South Asia. Cross-checked against the IFANCA Halal Shopper's Guide.
Quick facts
| E-number | E311 |
|---|---|
| Name | E311 Octyl Gallate |
| Additive class | Antioxidant / acidity regulator |
| Classification | Source-dependent |
| Last verified | 2026-08-21 |
Common questions
Is E311 (E311 Octyl Gallate) halal?
E311 Octyl Gallate is classified as Source-dependent. Halal if obtained from nutgalls or plant secretion
Is E311 Octyl Gallate halal or haram?
On the evidence cited on this page, E311 Octyl Gallate is source-dependent. Doubtful until the source is known (mashbooh) Every position is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a link, so you can verify it directly.
Why isn't there a single yes/no answer for E311?
Because the ruling depends on information the label does not carry — the source material, the production route, or which scholarly position you follow. This page shows each named position with a link so you can check it yourself.
Where does this page's information come from?
Every position on this page is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a direct link, listed under 'What the sources say'. Muttoo aggregates and cites; it does not issue rulings.
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