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Is Vitamin E (Tocopherols) halal?

Vitamin E (Tocopherols) is classified uncertain for halal use with Medium confidence. A fat-soluble vitamin and antioxidant used as both an active and an excipient. Almost always derived from soy or sunflower oil — but the carrier acetate ester can use animal-sourced acetic acid in rare cases. Manufacturers usually disclose 'vegetable-source' on request.

Vitamin / antioxidant · Confidence: Medium

Also known as: alpha-tocopherol, DL-alpha-tocopheryl acetate, E306, E307

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What it is

A fat-soluble vitamin and antioxidant used as both an active and an excipient.

Source:NIH — Vitamin E fact sheet

Why it's here

Stabilises oils in softgels; active in vitamin supplements.

See:NIH — Vitamin E fact sheet

Why it may matter

Almost always derived from soy or sunflower oil — but the carrier acetate ester can use animal-sourced acetic acid in rare cases. Manufacturers usually disclose 'vegetable-source' on request.

Source:NIH — Vitamin E fact sheet

Common sources
  • Soybean oil
  • Sunflower oil
  • Synthetic

Questions to ask

  • Is the tocopherol source plant-derived?

Reason codes

plantDerivedfattyAcidSourceUnknown

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Is Vitamin E (Tocopherols) halal?
RxHalal currently classifies Vitamin E (Tocopherols) as UNCERTAIN (Medium confidence). Almost always derived from soy or sunflower oil — but the carrier acetate ester can use animal-sourced acetic acid in rare cases. Manufacturers usually disclose 'vegetable-source' on request. This is information only — not a fatwa or medical advice.
What is Vitamin E (Tocopherols) used for in medicines?
A fat-soluble vitamin and antioxidant used as both an active and an excipient. Stabilises oils in softgels; active in vitamin supplements.
What are common sources of Vitamin E (Tocopherols)?
Common sources include: Soybean oil; Sunflower oil; Synthetic. Manufacturers often do not disclose which source is used.
Is the tocopherol source plant-derived?
Ask your pharmacist or prescriber. RxHalal lists this because Vitamin E (Tocopherols) is uncertain in our cited database.

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