E1520 Propylene glycol — is it halal?

Description

A solvent and carrier for flavourings, colours, enzymes, a humectant. The main route is from propylene oxide and water (c1); China's national standard (GB 29216) covers only propylene oxide hydration. There is also a glycerol route (c2), allowed by US rules: at ADM the glycerol is plant (c3), at Oleon (developed with BASF) plant (4710, c3) and mixed with animal fats (c4); cattle (c10) and pig (c5) only for the class.

Names: Пропиленгликоль · Propylene glycol · بروبيلين غليكول

Also known as: 1,2-Propanediol, E 1520, INS 1520, Propane-1,2-diol, Propane-1, 2-diol, 1,2-dihydroxypropane, Methyl glycol, Propanediol, Propan-1,2-diol, α-propylene glycol, Methyl ethylene glycol, 1,2-Propylene glycol, Monopropylene glycol, MPG, Mono propylene glycol

Category: Humectants

Regulatory source: EU 1333/2008

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