E-code guide
E474Sucroglycerides
DoubtfulEmulsifier
E474

Sucroglycerides

Emulsifier

SANHA, ANIC 2018, JAKIM Handbook 2010, MUIS, and IFANCA all classify this as doubtful.
Based on 5 cited authorities. Confidence: medium.

What authorities say

5 authorities on record
5say Doubtful
Saying Doubtful5 of 5
2
ANIC 2018
Questionable. Halal only when the source is plant
3
JAKIM Handbook 2010
Mushbooh. Halal if it is from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat
4
MUIS
MUIS Food Additive Listing (2016): Prepared by the action of sucrose on natural triglycerides (from lard, tallow, palm oil, etc).
5
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

E474 is sucroglycerides, an emulsifier prepared from sucrose and natural triglycerides, used in baked goods and dairy. SANHA classifies E474 as Mushbooh because the triglyceride source must be verified, and ANIC 2018 classifies the E471 to E495 emulsifier range as Mushbooh, halal only when the source is plant. MUIS marks E474 as syubhah, noting it is prepared by the action of sucrose on natural triglycerides from lard, tallow, palm oil, or similar. Because the triglyceride source is rarely disclosed on the label, E474 is doubtful by default.

Common questions

Is E474 halal?

Sucroglycerides (E474) is classified doubtful. SANHA, ANIC 2018, JAKIM Handbook 2010, MUIS, and IFANCA classify it as doubtful.

Last reviewed by the HalalHQ research team in June 2026.