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Antioxidant / acidity regulator

Is E312 (E312 Dodecyl Gallate) halal?

Halal if obtained from nutgalls or plant secretion. Haraam if alcohol was used as solvent

Source-dependentDoubtful until the source is known (mashbooh)

Halal if obtained from nutgalls or plant secretion. Haraam if alcohol was used as solvent

Source

Halal if obtained from nutgalls or plant secretion. Haraam if alcohol was used as solvent
Source-dependent Halal Authority India (certifier reference table · accessed 2026-08-21)

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-numberE312
NameE312 Dodecyl Gallate
Additive classAntioxidant / acidity regulator
ClassificationSource-dependent
Last verified2026-08-21

Common questions

Is E312 (E312 Dodecyl Gallate) halal?

E312 Dodecyl Gallate is classified as Source-dependent. Halal if obtained from nutgalls or plant secretion. Haraam if alcohol was used as solvent

Is E312 Dodecyl Gallate halal or haram?

On the evidence cited on this page, E312 Dodecyl 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 E312?

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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