Is E473 (Sucrose Esters of Fatty Acids) Halal?

Sucrose esters are made by reacting sugar with fatty acids that can be of vegetable or animal origin. MUIS lists them as doubtful because the fatty-acid source is not stated by the E-number. Halal-certified versions use plant-based fatty acids.

Sucrose esters of fatty acids are emulsifiers prepared from sucrose and fatty acids. The doubtful classification reflects the potentially animal or vegetable origin of the fatty acids used.

• bakery products
• non-dairy creamers
• frosted cereals
• Asian beverages
• ice cream

• 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.

polysorbates (E433/E435), mono- and diglycerides (E471), lecithin (E322)

E473 (Sucrose Esters of Fatty Acids) is doubtful for Muslims according to the MUIS food additive listing. Sucrose esters of fatty acids are emulsifiers prepared from sucrose and fatty acids.

Sucrose esters of fatty acids are emulsifiers prepared from sucrose and fatty acids. The doubtful classification reflects the potentially animal or vegetable origin of the fatty acids used.

E473 is commonly found in bakery products, non-dairy creamers, frosted cereals, Asian beverages, and ice cream.