Miscellaneous additive
Is E1517 (Glyceryl diacetate) halal?
A glycerin acetate, the di-ester next to triacetin (E1518). Glycerin can be plant or animal, so the solvent inherits that question. Not a ruling on the flavour it carries.
A glycerin acetate, the di-ester next to triacetin (E1518). Glycerin can be plant or animal, so the solvent inherits that question. Not a ruling on the flavour it carries.
Source
A glycerin acetate, the di-ester next to triacetin (E1518). Glycerin can be plant or animal, so the solvent inherits that question. Not a ruling on the flavour it carries.
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.
Where you will run into it
- Flavour carriers
- Baking extracts
How to check it yourself
Ask whether the glycerin is vegetable or animal.
What to ask the manufacturer
A recognised halal mark or a vegan declaration can settle this instead. If you email the brand, send one specific question:
For E1517 in this product: is the source plant, synthetic, or animal? If animal, which species and slaughter method?
Quick facts
| E-number | E1517 |
|---|---|
| Name | Glyceryl diacetate (diacetin) |
| Also on labels as | diacetin, glyceryl diacetate, E1517 |
| Additive class | Miscellaneous additive |
| Classification | Source-dependent |
| Last verified | 2026-09-16 |
Common questions
Is E1517 (Glyceryl diacetate) halal?
Glyceryl diacetate (diacetin) is classified as Source-dependent. A glycerin acetate, the di-ester next to triacetin (E1518). Glycerin can be plant or animal, so the solvent inherits that question. Not a ruling on the flavour it carries.
Is Glyceryl diacetate halal or haram?
On the evidence cited on this page, Glyceryl diacetate 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.
What else is Glyceryl diacetate called on ingredient labels?
It can appear as: diacetin, glyceryl diacetate, E1517.
Why isn't there a single yes/no answer for E1517?
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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Record e1517-glyceryl-diacetate · last verified 2026-09-16 · report an error