Is Salts of Fatty Acids (E470) Halal?

MUIS lists E470 (Salts of Fatty Acids) as doubtful (mashbooh), which means the source cannot be confirmed from the E-number alone — not that it is haram. It can be made from plant-based or animal-derived materials, so the same E-number may be halal from one manufacturer and not from another. The reliable check is a recognised halal certification logo on the finished product, or a manufacturer statement of the source.

E470 covers the sodium, potassium and calcium salts of fatty acids, used as emulsifiers, anti-caking agents and stabilisers. The MUIS doubtful classification reflects that the fatty acids can be sourced from either animal or vegetable fats.

• powdered drinks
• icing sugar
• salt mixtures
• powdered creamers
• salt blocks for animals

• 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.

mono- and diglycerides (E471), calcium silicate (E552), magnesium stearate (E572)

E470 (Sodium, Potassium and Calcium Salts of Fatty Acids) is doubtful for Muslims according to the MUIS food additive listing. E470 covers the sodium, potassium and calcium salts of fatty acids, used as emulsifiers, anti-caking agents and stabilisers.

E470 covers the sodium, potassium and calcium salts of fatty acids, used as emulsifiers, anti-caking agents and stabilisers. The MUIS doubtful classification reflects that the fatty acids can be sourced from either animal or vegetable fats.

E470 is commonly found in powdered drinks, icing sugar, salt mixtures, powdered creamers, and salt blocks for animals.