Food additive
Is E470iii halal?
Checker verdict DOUBTFUL
E470iii: plant or animal, the label does not say.
What to know
This additive can be made from vegetable or animal fats, including pork. The label does not say which: the verdict stays “doubtful”. A mention such as “vegetable origin” or “vegan”, or a halal seal, removes the doubt.
Who says so
SANHA (South Africa) List of E numbers, mashbooh
“some additives with a common code such as E471, can be either of animal or plant origin and this latter type needs to be investigated on a case-by-case basis per product/ manufacturer.”Original quotationRead the source
MUIS (Singapore) Food Additive Listing, 2016
“* Syubhah / Doubtful (either by way of its source or manufacturing process)”Original quotationRead the source
IFANCA (USA) Halal Shopper’s Guide
“If a product contains either an alcohol content of greater than 0.1%, OR any animal sourced ingredient, it should be avoided.”Original quotationRead the source
Not a certification. Midad reads and informs. It is neither a certification nor a religious ruling. This verdict comes from the same engine as the app and the checker on the home page. Method and sources. Data read on 10 November 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is E470iii halal?
- Verdict: doubtful. E470iii: plant or animal, the label does not say.
- Why can the verdict change?
- Because certification bodies do not always agree, and because the label does not always say where an ingredient comes from. Midad shows what is certain, what depends on your criterion and what the label does not say.
- Is this a certification?
- No. Midad reads the name of an ingredient and compares it with a base of cited rules. A certification is asked of the producer; a religious ruling, of a qualified person.
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See also
- E471 · Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids DOUBTFUL
- E472 · Acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids DOUBTFUL
- E472a · Acetic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids DOUBTFUL
- E472b · Lactic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids DOUBTFUL
- E472c · Citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids DOUBTFUL
- E472d · Tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids DOUBTFUL
- Emulsifiers and fats