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Typical source

Citric acid + ethanol (fully reacted)

Plain-language explanation

Triethyl citrate is a colorless liquid made from citric acid and ethyl alcohol, used as a flavoring agent and stabilizer in foods and beverages. Its halal status depends on the source of the alcohol used in its production; if derived from plant-based ethanol, it is generally considered halal, but if from synthetic or non-halal sources, it may be questionable. Major halal certification bodies like JAKIM, MUI, and MUIS typically approve it only when the ethanol source is verified as halal.