EtqaE471 Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
MashboohIs E471 halal? The Etqa database classifies E471, mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, as mashbooh, which means doubtful.
Reason
This ingredient is Mashbooh because it can be derived from pork or non-Halal animal fats, though vegetable-derived versions are Halal; verification of the source is required.
About E471
- Number range
- E400–E499: thickeners, stabilisers and emulsifiers
- Origin
- DUAL SOURCE — critical halal variable. PLANT: Olive oil, sunflower oil, palm oil, rapeseed oil, soybean oil. ANIMAL: Beef tallow, pork lard. SYNTHETIC: Esterification of glycerol + oleic acid from any source. The source is often NOT specified on labels. E471 can be from ANY source.
- Used in
- Bread and baked goods (dough conditioner, crumb softener)
- Margarine and spreads
- Ice cream and frozen desserts
- Confectionery
- Dairy products
- Processed foods (emulsifier)
- Also called
- Glyceryl monostearate; Glyceryl monopalmitate; Glyceryl monooleate; Monostearin; Monopalmitin; Monoolein; Mono and diglycerides
What this page is. The classification, the reason, the origin and the food uses are quoted from the Etqa ingredient database as of 2 October 2026. The name of the additive, its other names and forms follow the Open Food Facts additives taxonomy. This is information, not a halal certificate and not a fatwa. An ingredient list rarely says where an additive comes from: look for a halal certification mark or ask the manufacturer.
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