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Typical source

Glycerides (plant or animal)

Plain-language explanation

E472B are emulsifiers made by combining lactic acid with mono- and diglycerides, which themselves are derived from fats. Their halal status depends entirely on the source of the original fat; if it comes from a plant or slaughtered halal animal, it is considered halal. However, if the fat is from pork or non-halal slaughtered animals, the ingredient is haram. Major halal certification bodies require clear proof of the fat source to approve products containing E472B.