EtqaE476 Polyglycerol polyricinoleate
MashboohIs E476 halal? The Etqa database classifies E476, polyglycerol polyricinoleate, as mashbooh, which means doubtful.
Reason
PGPR (E476) is Mashbooh due to uncertain glycerol source, which may be animal-derived including pork. Halal only if verified as plant-based through certification or explicit vegetarian/vegan/kosher labeling.
About E476
- Number range
- E400–E499: thickeners, stabilisers and emulsifiers
- Origin
- PGPR is synthetically produced through esterification of two main components: ricinoleic acid derived from castor oil (a plant source from castor beans) and polyglycerol. The critical concern is that glycerol can be sourced from either plant-based fats (vegetable oils) or animal-based fats (including pork or non-halal slaughtered animals). While ricinoleic acid typically comes from castor beans (plant source), the glycerol component's origin determines the halal status. Without explicit sourcing information, certification, or labeling as vegetarian/vegan/kosher, there is no guarantee the glycerol was not derived from animal fats.
- Used in
- Chocolate and chocolate-type products
- Cocoa-based products
- Chocolate-type products based on vegetable fats other than cocoa butter
- Confectionery
- Also called
- PGPR
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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