Is Ammonium Phosphatides (E442) Halal?

Ammonium phosphatides (emulsifier YN) are synthesised from rapeseed-oil glycerides, phosphorus pentoxide and ammonia. The raw materials are plant-based and mineral, so MUIS lists it as halal. It is used mainly in chocolate as an alternative to lecithin.

Ammonium phosphatides (Emulsifier YN) are synthetic emulsifiers produced from glycerol, fatty acids and phosphoric acid neutralised with ammonia. They are used almost exclusively in cocoa-based confectionery as a lecithin alternative.

• cocoa and chocolate products
• compound chocolate coatings

• E442 on its own is not a reason to avoid a product.
• The finished product still needs its other ingredients checked — look for a halal certification logo (MUIS, JAKIM, MUI, HMC or similar) when in doubt.
• Halal status here follows the MUIS food additive listing; rulings can differ between certification bodies.

lecithin (E322), polyglycerol polyricinoleate (E476), mono- and diglycerides (E471)

E442 (Ammonium Phosphatides/Emulsifier YN) is halal for Muslims according to the MUIS food additive listing. Ammonium phosphatides (Emulsifier YN) are synthetic emulsifiers produced from glycerol, fatty acids and phosphoric acid neutralised with ammonia.

Ammonium phosphatides (Emulsifier YN) are synthetic emulsifiers produced from glycerol, fatty acids and phosphoric acid neutralised with ammonia. They are used almost exclusively in cocoa-based confectionery as a lecithin alternative.

E442 is commonly found in cocoa and chocolate products and compound chocolate coatings.