← Ingredient & E-number explorer

Typical source

Fatty acids (plant or animal)

Plain-language explanation

E475, or polyglycerol esters of fatty acids, is an emulsifier made by combining glycerol with fats, which helps mix oil and water in processed foods like baked goods and ice cream. Its halal status depends on the source of the fats; if derived from plant-based or halal-certified animal fats, it is considered halal, but if from non-halal animal sources, it is haram. Major halal certification bodies like JAKIM, MUI, MUIS, ESMA, and HFA require verification of the fat source to approve it as halal.