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E478

thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers

Lactylated Fatty Acid Esters of Glycerol and Propane-1,2-Diol

Also known as: Lactylated Fatty Acid Esters of Glycerol and Propylene Glycol

International label: INS 478

Status

Mushbooh (Questionable)

Function

Emulsifier

Mushbooh (Questionable)

Is E478 (Lactylated Fatty Acid Esters of Glycerol and Propane-1,2-Diol) halal?

Source-dependent and requires verification. This additive may be derived from either halal (plant/synthetic) or haraam (animal) sources. Always check the product label or contact the manufacturer to verify the source.

What to do

Don't assume. Ask the brand for halal certification or source info.

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About E478

Emulsifiers and stabilizers - salts or esters of fatty acids. Suitable for vegetarian label indicates that only vegetable fat is used as a source.. Halal if it is 100% from plant fat. Haram if it is from pork fat

Verification Required

This additive's halal status depends on its source. Check the product label for a halal certification mark, or contact the manufacturer directly.

What is E478 made from?

lactic acid + fatty acids (may be animal or plant) + glycerol + propylene glycol

Scholarly Notes

Mushbooh - fatty acid and lactic acid sources must both be verified. 'Suitable for vegetarians' confirms plant source.

Foods that commonly contain E478

Food Category Guide

E478 is common in baked goods — see the full halal guide →

baked goods coffee whiteners

Always check the ingredient label on the specific product - manufacturers may change formulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is E478 (Lactylated Fatty Acid Esters of Glycerol and Propane-1,2-Diol) halal?

E478 (Lactylated Fatty Acid Esters of Glycerol and Propane-1,2-Diol) is classified as Mushbooh (Questionable). Source-dependent and requires verification. This additive may be derived from either halal (plant/synthetic) or haraam (animal) sources. Always check the product label or contact the manufacturer to verify the source.

What is E478 used for?

E478 is used as a emulsifier in food products.

What foods contain E478?

E478 (Lactylated Fatty Acid Esters of Glycerol and Propane-1,2-Diol) is commonly found in: baked goods, coffee whiteners.

What is E478 made from?

E478 can be derived from the following sources: lactic acid + fatty acids (may be animal or plant) + glycerol + propylene glycol.

What are the other names for E478?

E478 may appear on food labels as: Lactylated Fatty Acid Esters of Glycerol and Propylene Glycol.

thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers — 68 E-codes: 30 Halal, 0 Haram, 38 Mushbooh

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Sources reviewed

Our E478 classification is checked against recognised halal certification bodies and mainstream Sunni scholarship before publishing. We do not treat community halal-status sites as authoritative.

HMC — Halal Monitoring Committee (UK)
HFA — Halal Food Authority (UK)
JAKIM — Dept. of Islamic Development (Malaysia)
MUI / LPPOM — Indonesian Ulema Council
IFANCA — Islamic Food & Nutrition Council (USA)
IslamQA — Sunni fatwa reference

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