Sodium/Potassium/Calcium Fatty Acid Salts

Emulsifier

Also known as Calcium Stearate

IFANCA + MUI classifies this as doubtful.

Based on 1 cited authority. Confidence: medium.

What authorities say

1 authority on record

1says Doubtful

Saying Doubtful1 of 1

IFANCA + MUI

Mushbooh. Halal if vegetable-sourced stearic acid, haram if animal-derived

Why this verdict

E470a is the sodium, potassium, and calcium variant of fatty acid salts (often calcium stearate), used as an emulsifier and anti-caking agent. IFANCA and MUI classify E470a as Mushbooh: halal if the stearic acid is vegetable-sourced, haram if from animal tallow. The fatty-acid source is rarely disclosed on labels. Without that information the additive defaults to doubtful unless the product carries halal certification.

Common questions

Is E470a halal?

Sodium/Potassium/Calcium Fatty Acid Salts (E470a) is classified doubtful. IFANCA + MUI classifies it as doubtful.

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