E-code guide
E475Polyglycerol Esters of Fatty Acids
DoubtfulEmulsifier
E475

Polyglycerol Esters of Fatty Acids

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 in the laboratory.
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

E475 is polyglycerol esters of fatty acids, used as an emulsifier in cakes, biscuits, and ice cream. SANHA classifies E475 as Mushbooh because the fatty-acid and glycerol sources must be verified, and ANIC 2018 classifies the E471 to E495 emulsifier range as Mushbooh, halal only when the source is plant. MUIS marks E475 as syubhah, noting only that it is prepared in the laboratory. Because the fatty-acid source is rarely disclosed on the label, E475 is doubtful by default.

Common questions

Is E475 halal?

Polyglycerol Esters of Fatty Acids (E475) 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.