E-code guide
E436Polysorbate 65
DoubtfulEmulsifier
E436

Polysorbate 65

Emulsifier

SANHA, MUIS, and IFANCA all classify this as doubtful.
Based on 3 cited authorities. Confidence: medium.

What authorities say

3 authorities on record
3say Doubtful
Saying Doubtful3 of 3
2
MUIS
MUIS Food Additive Listing (2016): Stearic acid ester of sorbitol and sorbitol anhydride.
3
IFANCA
Listed among “questionable ingredients — investigate further” in IFANCA's Halal Shopper's Guide to Ingredients; the source may be animal or plant.

Why this verdict

E436 is polysorbate 65 (polyoxyethylene sorbitan tristearate), an emulsifier used in baked goods, ice cream, and confectionery, derived from sorbitol and stearic acid that can be plant-derived or animal-derived. SANHA classifies E436 as Mushbooh, and ANIC 2018 covers the E471 to E495 range as Mushbooh, halal only when the source is plant. MUIS marks E436 as syubhah, noting it is the stearic acid ester of sorbitol and sorbitol anhydride. Because the source is not disclosed on the label, E436 is doubtful by default.

Common questions

Is E436 halal?

Polysorbate 65 (E436) is classified doubtful. SANHA, MUIS, and IFANCA classify it as doubtful.

Last reviewed by the HalalHQ research team in June 2026.