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Typical source

Fatty acids (plant or animal)

Plain-language explanation

E470B are magnesium salts of fatty acids, which are typically made from animal or vegetable fats and oils used as an anti-caking agent. The halal status depends entirely on the source; if derived from vegetable fats, it is considered halal, but if from animal fats, it must be from a halal-certified source. Major certification bodies like JAKIM, MUI, and MUIS require verification of the source, with vegetable-based E470B being generally accepted as halal.