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Typical source

Fatty acids (plant or animal)

Plain-language explanation

E474, or sucroglycerides, are emulsifiers made by reacting sugars with fats, which helps mix oil and water in processed foods. Their halal status depends entirely on the source of the fat used; if the fat comes from a plant or a properly slaughtered halal animal, it is considered halal. However, if the fat is derived from pork or non-halal slaughtered animals, the ingredient is haram. Major halal certification bodies like JAKIM, MUI, and MUIS require verification of the fat source to approve its use.