Named ingredient
Is TMG halal?
Betaine from beet molasses or synthesis, sold as a powder. The beet is not a halal question. Capsules follow the shell row. Unverified as a class. Not the same as betaine HCl.
Betaine from beet molasses or synthesis, sold as a powder. The beet is not a halal question. Capsules follow the shell row. Unverified as a class. Not the same as betaine HCl.
What the sources say
Betaine from beet molasses or synthesis, sold as a powder. The beet is not a halal question. Capsules follow the shell row. Unverified as a class. Not the same as betaine HCl.
Quick facts
| Name | TMG (trimethylglycine) |
|---|---|
| Also on labels as | betaine anhydrous, trimethylglycine, betaine TMG |
| Additive class | Named ingredient |
| Classification | Insufficient evidence |
| Last verified | 2026-09-16 |
Common questions
Is TMG halal?
TMG (trimethylglycine) is classified as Insufficient evidence. Betaine from beet molasses or synthesis, sold as a powder. The beet is not a halal question. Capsules follow the shell row. Unverified as a class. Not the same as betaine HCl.
Is TMG halal or haram?
On the evidence cited on this page, TMG is insufficient evidence. Not enough reliable source evidence to classify Every position is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a link, so you can verify it directly.
What else is TMG called on ingredient labels?
It can appear as: betaine anhydrous, trimethylglycine, betaine TMG.
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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