Alcohol Derivative
Doubtful (Syubhat)
Alcohol / Ethanol
A solvent and preservative whose status depends on its source, concentration, and purpose.
Why this is a critical point
MUI fatwas distinguish ethanol from khamr (intoxicating beverage) fermentation from industrial or synthetic ethanol. Ethanol used as a flavor solvent, preservative, or a trace fermentation residue (not intended to intoxicate) is generally tolerated per LPPOM MUI's assessment, but its source and concentration must still be verified by an auditor — this is not a call a manufacturer can make alone.
Also known as
Ethanol, Ethyl alcohol, Alkohol, Spiritus
Commonly found in
Flavor and colorant solvent, vanilla extract, fermented products (soy sauce, tapai, tempoyak), liquid medicine.
Halal alternative
A non-alcohol plant-based solvent, or synthetic/industrial ethanol with source and concentration documentation verified by an LPH.
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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