E-code guide
E435Polysorbate 60
DoubtfulEmulsifier
E435
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifier
SANHA, IFANCA + MUI, and MUIS all classify this as doubtful.
Based on 3 cited authorities. Confidence: medium.
What authorities say
3 authorities on record3say Doubtful
Saying Doubtful3 of 3
2
IFANCA + MUI
Mushbooh. Halal if vegetable-sourced stearic acid, haram if animal-derived
Why this verdict
E435 is polysorbate 60 (polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate), an emulsifier used in baked goods, whipped toppings, and non-dairy creamers, derived from sorbitol and stearic acid that can be plant-derived or animal-derived. SANHA, IFANCA, and MUI classify E435 as Mushbooh, and ANIC 2018 covers the E471 to E495 range as Mushbooh, halal only when the source is plant. MUIS marks E435 as syubhah, noting it is the stearic acid ester of sorbitol and sorbitol anhydride. Because the source is not disclosed on the label, E435 is doubtful by default.
Common questions
Is E435 halal?
Polysorbate 60 (E435) is classified doubtful. SANHA, IFANCA + MUI, and MUIS classify it as doubtful.