Alcohol Derivative
Depends on Source
Vanilla Extract
A natural vanilla flavoring whose industry standard uses ethanol as the extraction solvent.
Why this is a critical point
In several countries, "pure vanilla extract" is required by standard to contain a minimum ethanol content as the solvent in order to be labelled "pure". This differs from synthetic vanilla (vanillin), which is generally safer. Check whether a water- or glycerin-based extract is used instead.
Also known as
Vanilla extract, Pure vanilla extract, Ekstrak vanila
Commonly found in
Cakes, pudding, ice cream, premium coffee/chocolate drinks.
Halal alternative
Vanilla powder, synthetic vanillin, or a halal-certified water/glycerin-based vanilla extract.
This information is educational guidance, not a fatwa or an official halal determination. A product’s final status can only be established through inspection by an accredited Halal Inspection Body (LPH) and a ruling from the MUI Fatwa Commission / Halal Product Fatwa Committee.
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