Esters of Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids

Emulsifier

JAKIM Handbook 2010 and MUIS all classify this as doubtful.

Based on 2 cited authorities. Confidence: medium.

What authorities say

2 authorities on record

2say Doubtful

Saying Doubtful2 of 2

JAKIM Handbook 2010

Mushbooh. Halal if it is from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat

MUIS

MUIS Food Additive Listing (2016): Prepared from esters of glycerol and fatty acids.

Why this verdict

E472 is an umbrella code for esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (E472a through E472f), used as emulsifiers in baked goods, margarine, and processed dairy. ANIC 2018 classifies the E472 family as Mushbooh, halal only when the source is plant. The glycerides can be plant-derived or animal-derived. MUIS marks E472 as syubhah, noting it is prepared from esters of glycerol and fatty acids. Because the source is rarely disclosed on the label, E472 is doubtful by default.

Common questions

Is E472 halal?

Esters of Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids (E472) is classified doubtful. JAKIM Handbook 2010 and MUIS classify it as doubtful.

Based on 2 cited authorities. Verdict may be revised as more positions are added.