Question 1

Is E471 halal or haram?

Accepted Answer

E471 is HALAL. Mono-Diglycerides - HALAL ONLY when: explicit plant origin FOOTNOTE/indicator visible (plantaardige, 00TSprong, pflanzlich, végétale, van plantaardige oorsprong, **von pflanzlichen), OR VEGAN/vegetarian label visible, OR DAIRY product, OR HOT CHOCOLATE/cocoa drink powder (Cadbury, hot cho, Instant Hot, Kakao). IMPORTANT: Palm/Palmöl as ingredient is NOT a plant origin indicator for E471. Soja-lecithin is NOT a plant origin indicator for E471.

Question 2

Can Muslims eat E471?

Accepted Answer

E471 is permissible for Muslims to consume. This additive is derived from halal sources or is synthetically produced.

Question 3

What is E471?

Accepted Answer

E471 is a food additive commonly found in processed foods. Mono-Diglycerides - HALAL ONLY when: explicit plant origin FOOTNOTE/indicator visible (plantaardige, 00TSprong, pflanzlich, végétale, van plantaardige oorsprong, **von pflanzlichen), OR VEGAN/vegetarian label visible, OR DAIRY product, OR HOT CHOCOLATE/cocoa drink powder (Cadbury, hot cho, Instant Hot, Kakao). IMPORTANT: Palm/Palmöl as ingredient is NOT a plant origin indicator for E471. Soja-lecithin is NOT a plant origin indicator for E471. E-numbers are codes for substances used as food additives in the European Union.

Question 4

How to check if food is halal?

Accepted Answer

Use the free HalalCheck app to scan any product's ingredients with your camera. The AI instantly identifies E-numbers, additives, and animal-derived ingredients, then tells you if it's halal, haram, or doubtful.

Is E471 Halal?

📋 Guidance for Muslims

Common Products Containing E471