Ethanol
Is it halal?
That depends on the source used, which is why this page states the source rather than a verdict:
Contains alcohol as a solvent
Uses ethanol as a solvent or carrier rather than as a drink. The majority hold that a quantity too small to intoxicate does not make the food prohibited; some avoid it regardless.
Used as a solvent to carry flavourings rather than as a drink. The majority position is that a quantity too small to intoxicate, and not consumed as a drink, does not make the food prohibited; some hold to stricter avoidance.
- Found in
- Flavour carrier, extracts, glazes
This page describes what additives are made from. It does not issue rulings. Where a source varies by manufacturer, the only reliable answer for a specific product is its halal certification or the manufacturer’s own statement. Certifying bodies do not always reach the same verdict on the same additive, so check the certification of the particular product in front of you — and where the schools of law differ, the position of the school you follow is the one that answers your question.