What is E1519?
E1519 is Benzyl alcohol, a food additive used as a carrier. A synthetic aromatic compound used to carry flavours. It is not drinking alcohol and does not intoxicate.
Also written as: INS 1519, E-1519, E 1519. INS is the international numbering system used outside Europe, including on labels in Asia, Australia and the Middle East.
What to do
No action needed for this additive. Check the rest of the ingredient list, and remember that meat products still need proper halal slaughter.
Is E1519 vegetarian or vegan?
Yes. E1519 (Benzyl alcohol) is normally made from plant, mineral, microbial or synthetic sources, so it is suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
Why we classify it this way
Halal A synthetic aromatic compound used to carry flavours. It is not drinking alcohol and does not intoxicate.
Basis: No concern found. Made from plants, minerals, fermentation or synthesis, or from a permitted animal product. Nothing in normal production raises a pork, alcohol, insect or slaughter question.
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Classification audited 3 November 2026. It has not been reviewed by a scholar. How classifications work · Suggest a correction
Frequently asked questions
Is E1519 halal?
E1519 (Benzyl alcohol) is halal. A synthetic aromatic compound used to carry flavours. It is not drinking alcohol and does not intoxicate.
What is E1519 made from?
Synthetic.
What is E1519 used for?
E1519 is used as a carrier.
What should I do if a product contains E1519?
No action needed for this additive. Check the rest of the ingredient list, and remember that meat products still need proper halal slaughter.
Is E1519 vegetarian or vegan?
Yes. E1519 (Benzyl alcohol) is normally made from plant, mineral, microbial or synthetic sources, so it is suitable for vegetarians and vegans.