Is E475 (Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids) Halal?
It depends on what the label says.
Halal if verified
High confidence About this ruling
About this ruling
- Condition
- Source disclosure is incomplete
- Evidence confidence
- High means this page cites a primary regulator listing and a named Halal certifier listing, retrieved 15 August 2026. That describes the quality of the sources on this page—not a Halal certificate for the pack or outlet in your hand.
E475 is polyglycerol esterified with mixed fatty acids.
Evidence at a glance
Named sources used for this page. Open the full Sources block for notes and citation numbers.
| Source | Type | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives European Union | Regulatory / labelling | |
| EFSA — Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids (E475) European Food Safety Authority | Regulatory / labelling | |
| European Commission — Food additives European Commission | Regulatory / labelling | |
| Codex GSFA online FAO / WHO Codex | Regulatory / labelling | |
| SANHA — Mashbooh E-numbers SANHA | Certifier / jurisdiction |
Additive identity
Possible source pathways
The finished molecule can be identical across feedstocks. The Halal ruling follows the pathway, not the code alone.
- plant · Typical Halal Fatty acids from palm, soy, sunflower, coconut, or other vegetable oils.
- animal Halal if verified The same esters can be split from tallow or lard. Pork or non-zabiha fat is haram; audited zabiha tallow is accepted after audit.
- undisclosed · Typical Halal if verified Most labels print only the E-number or US chemical name. Treat as mashbooh until a plant, vegan, or Halal claim settles the fat.
Why this ruling
Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids (E475, INS 475, sometimes PGE) are margarine and chocolate emulsifiers. They are not PGPR (E476).[1][2]
Both the polyglycerol backbone (from glycerol) and the fatty acids can be plant or animal. Unspecified E475 is mashbooh.[5][4]
Where you'll find it
- Margarine and bakery fats
- Chocolate and compound coatings
How to verify
1) Match E475, INS 475, or polyglycerol esters of fatty acids. 2) This is not PGPR (E476). 3) Vegetarian/Halal marks settle the fat.
- E475 ≠ E476 (PGPR).
- Fat and glycerol sources both matter.
- Unspecified E475 is Halal if verified.
Conditions for Halal
- Plant-fat grade, or vegetarian/vegan claim → Halal
- Halal-certified SKU → Halal
- Pork or non-zabiha fat → haram
- Unspecified lot → Halal if verified
Scholarly differences
E475 is mixed fatty-acid polyglycerol esters. E476 is specifically polyricinoleate from castor. Do not copy the PGPR ruling onto unlabeled E475.
Frequently asked questions
Is E475 the same as E476?
Does the glycerol side matter?
Sources
Named Islamic, certifier, manufacturer, and regulatory sources used on this page. Inline markers like [1] jump here. Retrieval dates show when we last checked the live URL. Editorial methodology.
Certifier / jurisdiction
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SANHA
Source-dependent additives listed mashbooh pending origin.
Retrieved:
Regulatory / labelling
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Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives
European Union
Union-list identity—not a Halal certificate.
Retrieved:
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EFSA — Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids (E475)
European Food Safety Authority
Polyglycerol plus fatty acids of vegetable or animal origin.
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