E-code guide
E470Salts of Fatty Acids
DoubtfulEmulsifier
E470
Salts of Fatty Acids
Emulsifier / Anti-caking agent
SANHA, JAKIM Handbook 2010, and MUIS all classify this as doubtful.
Based on 3 cited authorities. Confidence: medium.
What authorities say
3 authorities on record3say Doubtful
Why this verdict
E470 covers sodium, potassium, and calcium salts of fatty acids, used as emulsifiers and stabilisers in baked goods and confectionery. SANHA classifies E470 as Mushbooh because the fatty-acid source must be verified, and JAKIM Handbook 2010 classifies it as Mushbooh, halal if from plant fat and haram if from pork fat. MUIS marks E470 as syubhah, noting it is prepared from fatty acids. Because the source is not disclosed on the label, E470 is doubtful by default.
Common questions
Is E470 halal?
Salts of Fatty Acids (E470) is classified doubtful. SANHA, JAKIM Handbook 2010, and MUIS classify it as doubtful.