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Typical source

Vegetable oils or animal fat

Plain-language explanation

Stearic acid is a common fatty acid found in both animal fats and vegetable oils, used as a thickener or stabilizer in many processed foods. Its halal status depends entirely on its source; if derived from plants like palm or coconut oil, it is considered halal. However, if it comes from animal sources, it must be from a halal-certified animal to be permissible, as major bodies like JAKIM and MUI require verification of its origin.