What is E913?
E913 is Lanolin, a food additive used as a glazing agent. Lanolin is taken from sheep's wool, not from slaughter, so no slaughter question arises.
Also written as: INS 913, E-913, E 913. INS is the international numbering system used outside Europe, including on labels in Asia, Australia and the Middle East.
How E913 is made and where it is used
This section is food science. The religious classification is explained further down.
Lanolin is a wax from sheep's wool used as a glazing agent or coating.
It is extracted from the grease in sheep's wool, which is collected when the wool is cleaned after shearing.
It is rare in foods and appears mainly in chewing gum base and some coatings. It is an animal-derived product and is not vegan.
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 E913 vegetarian or vegan?
E913 (Lanolin) is vegetarian but not vegan, because it comes from sheep's wool.
Why we classify it this way
Halal Lanolin is taken from sheep's wool, not from slaughter, so no slaughter question arises.
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.
No external reference is listed for this record yet.
Classification audited 3 November 2026. It has not been reviewed by a scholar. How classifications work · Suggest a correction
Frequently asked questions
Is E913 halal?
E913 (Lanolin) is halal. Lanolin is taken from sheep's wool, not from slaughter, so no slaughter question arises.
What is E913 made from?
Wool grease from sheep, collected when sheep are sheared.
What is E913 used for?
E913 is used as a glazing agent, typically in sweets, chocolates, fruit coatings and tablets.
What should I do if a product contains E913?
No action needed for this additive. Check the rest of the ingredient list, and remember that meat products still need proper halal slaughter.
Is E913 vegetarian or vegan?
E913 (Lanolin) is vegetarian but not vegan, because it comes from sheep's wool.