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Fatty acids (plant or animal)

Plain-language explanation

E435, or Polysorbate 60, is a synthetic emulsifier made by combining sorbitol, a sugar alcohol, with stearic acid, a fatty acid. Its halal status depends entirely on the source of the fatty acid; if the stearic acid comes from a plant or a halal-slaughtered animal, it is considered halal. However, if the fatty acid is derived from pork or non-halal slaughtered animals, the ingredient is haram. Therefore, you should look for a halal certification label to ensure the source is permissible.