E-code guide
E482Calcium Stearoyl-2-lactylate
DoubtfulEmulsifier
E482

Calcium Stearoyl-2-lactylate

Emulsifier

Also known as Calcium Stearoyl Lactylate

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 from lactic acid (E270).
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

E482 is calcium stearoyl-2-lactylate (CSL), an emulsifier used in bread, baked goods, and coffee whiteners. SANHA classifies E482 as Mushbooh because the stearic acid source must be verified, and ANIC 2018 classifies the E471 to E495 range as Mushbooh, halal only when the source is plant. MUIS marks E482 as syubhah, noting it is prepared from lactic acid (E270). Because the source is not disclosed on the label, E482 is doubtful by default.

Common questions

Is E482 halal?

Calcium Stearoyl-2-lactylate (E482) 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.