Is E476 halal?
E476 is generally considered halal.
Automated classification, not a religious ruling. No scholar or certification body has reviewed this assessment — always check the product's own halal certification.
What is E476?
Polyglycerol polyricinoleate. Emulsifier
Where does E476 come from?
E476 is obtained from plant, mineral or synthetic sources, so it raises no animal-derivation concern on its own.
| Function | Emulsifier |
|---|---|
| Is E476 vegetarian? | Suitable for vegetarians |
| Approved in the EU | Yes |
| Food-safety regulator | U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food safety only — not a halal authority. |
E476 is identified internationally as Codex/INS 476.
EU approval: Yes.
Vegetarian status: Suitable for vegetarians.
Products containing E476
Products in our database that list E476 among their ingredients:
- Milk Chocolate — Nestle Aero (Halal)
- Açaí & blueberry flavours — BROOKSIDE (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- Cookies 'N' Creme — Hershey's (Halal)
- Mikado chocolat au lait — Glico, LUMondelez, Mikado (Halal)
- Cruesli Chocolat noir — Quaker (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- Chocolate Orange Milk — Terry's (Halal)
- DINOSAURUS Chocolat — Lotus (Halal)
- Тъмен шоколад — Alpinella (Halal)
- Dark Chocolate — Cadbury Bournville (Halal)
- DAIRY MILK — Cadbury (Halal)
- Bolachas Choco Moo — Milka (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- Choco sticks — Milka, Mondelez (Halal)
How this verdict was reached
E476 is made from plant or mineral raw materials, with no animal input.
What this is based on
Frequently asked questions
Is E476 halal?
E476 is generally considered halal.
Where does E476 come from?
E476 is obtained from plant, mineral or synthetic sources, so it raises no animal-derivation concern on its own.
How does E476 relate to Codex/INS numbering and regional food-safety rules?
E476 is identified internationally as Codex/INS 476. EU approval: Yes. Vegetarian status: Suitable for vegetarians.
How this verdict was reached
E476 is made from plant or mineral raw materials, with no animal input.
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