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Typical source

Glucose (plant)

Plain-language explanation

E420, or sorbitol, is a sugar alcohol found naturally in some fruits like apples and pears but is often commercially produced from glucose. Its halal status depends on the source of the glucose; if derived from plant-based starch like corn or wheat, it is considered halal. However, if the glucose originates from a non-halal source like porcine enzymes, the sorbitol would be haram. Major halal certification bodies generally approve sorbitol when it is certified as plant-derived.