Is Tween 60 (E435) Halal?

MUIS lists E435 (Polyoxyethylene Sorbitan Monostearate / Polysorbate 60) as doubtful (mashbooh), which means the source cannot be confirmed from the E-number alone — not that it is haram. Although it is made synthetically, some production routes use animal-derived processing aids or carriers, and the E-number does not identify the producer. The reliable check is a recognised halal certification logo on the finished product, or a manufacturer statement of the source.

Polysorbate 60 (Tween 60) is a non-ionic emulsifier made from sorbitol, stearic acid and ethylene oxide. It is one of the most common bakery emulsifiers; the doubtful classification reflects stearic acid's potential animal or vegetable origin.

• whipped toppings
• icings
• cake mixes
• ice cream
• non-dairy creamers

• Look for a recognised halal certification logo (MUIS, JAKIM, MUI, HMC or similar) on the packaging — certified products have had the source of this additive verified.
• Check whether the label states the origin, for example 'vegetable origin', 'plant-based' or 'soy'.
• If there is no certification and the origin is not stated, contact the manufacturer or choose a product with a halal alternative.

polysorbate 80 (E433), polysorbate 65 (E436), mono- and diglycerides (E471)

E435 (Polyoxyethylene (20) Sorbitan Monostearate/Polysorbate 60/Tween 60) is doubtful for Muslims according to the MUIS food additive listing. Polysorbate 60 (Tween 60) is a non-ionic emulsifier made from sorbitol, stearic acid and ethylene oxide.

Polysorbate 60 (Tween 60) is a non-ionic emulsifier made from sorbitol, stearic acid and ethylene oxide. It is one of the most common bakery emulsifiers; the doubtful classification reflects stearic acid's potential animal or vegetable origin.

E435 is commonly found in whipped toppings, icings, cake mixes, ice cream, and non-dairy creamers.