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Typical source

Vegetable oils; carriers can be gelatin

Plain-language explanation

Tocopherols, also known as Vitamin E, are natural antioxidants that protect oils from spoiling and are found in nuts, seeds, and vegetable oils. They are generally considered halal when derived from plant sources like soybeans or sunflowers, which is the most common origin. However, if they are extracted from non-halal animal fat, they would be haram, so checking the source or halal certification is important.