Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate

Emulsifier

SANHA classifies this as halal.

Based on 1 cited authority. Confidence: medium.

What authorities say

1 authority on record

1says Halal

Saying Halal1 of 1

SANHA

Status: Halaal

Why this verdict

E444 is sucrose acetate isobutyrate, a stabiliser and emulsifier used to keep flavour oils evenly dispersed in soft drinks. SANHA classifies E444 as Halaal. SANHA is the only authority in the source corpus to publish a position on this additive. It is produced synthetically from sucrose.

Common questions

Is E444 halal?

Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate (E444) is classified halal. SANHA classifies it as halal.

What is E444 made from?

Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate (E444) is derived from plant sources.

Only SANHA has a published position on this additive. The verdict is provisional until more authorities weigh in.