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Typical source

Soy oil + glycerides (plant or animal)

Plain-language explanation

E479B is a processed fat made by heating soybean oil, often with glycerol, to create a specific texture and stability in food products. Its halal status depends entirely on the source of the soybean oil and glycerol; if both are derived from plant sources, it is considered halal. However, if the glycerol comes from an animal source, it is haram unless the animal was slaughtered according to Islamic law. Major certification bodies therefore require verification of the plant-based origin to grant halal approval.