Is Calcium Stearoyl-2-Lactylate (E482) Halal?

MUIS lists E482 (Calcium Stearoyl-2-Lactylate) 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.

Calcium stearoyl-2-lactylate (CSL) is a dough conditioner and emulsifier, the calcium analogue of E481. The doubtful classification reflects the potentially animal or vegetable origin of stearic acid and the whey origin of lactic acid.

• bread
• tortillas
• biscuits
• instant noodles
• pancake mixes

• 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.

sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate (E481), mono- and diglycerides (E471), diacetyl tartaric esters (E472e)

E482 (Calcium Stearoyl-2-Lactylate) is doubtful for Muslims according to the MUIS food additive listing. Calcium stearoyl-2-lactylate (CSL) is a dough conditioner and emulsifier, the calcium analogue of E481.

Calcium stearoyl-2-lactylate (CSL) is a dough conditioner and emulsifier, the calcium analogue of E481. The doubtful classification reflects the potentially animal or vegetable origin of stearic acid and the whey origin of lactic acid.

E482 is commonly found in bread, tortillas, biscuits, instant noodles, and pancake mixes.