← Ingredient & E-number explorer

Typical source

Glycerides (plant or animal)

Plain-language explanation

E472F are emulsifiers made from fats that have been chemically modified with acetic and tartaric acids to improve food texture. The halal status depends entirely on the source of the original fats; if they come from plants or halal-slaughtered animals, it is considered halal. However, if the fats are derived from pigs or non-halal animals, the ingredient is haram. Major certification bodies like JAKIM and MUI require specific documentation to verify the source is halal.