Is E484 halal?
The halal status of E484 is not clearly established.
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 E484?
Stearyl citrate. Emulsifier
Where does E484 come from?
E484 can be produced from either plant or animal raw materials, and the label almost never says which. The same E-number can come from a different source in another product, so where the origin matters, check that product's certification.
| Function | Antioxidant, Emulsifier, Sequestrant |
|---|---|
| Is E484 vegetarian? | Vegetarian status unknown |
| Approved in the EU | No |
| Food-safety regulator | U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food safety only — not a halal authority. |
E484 is identified internationally as Codex/INS 484.
EU approval: No.
Vegetarian status: Vegetarian status unknown.
How this verdict was reached
We do not hold enough verified information about E484 to classify it. Rather than guess, this page says so.
What this is based on
Frequently asked questions
Is E484 halal?
The halal status of E484 is not clearly established.
Where does E484 come from?
E484 can be produced from either plant or animal raw materials, and the label almost never says which. The same E-number can come from a different source in another product, so where the origin matters, check that product's certification.
How does E484 relate to Codex/INS numbering and regional food-safety rules?
E484 is identified internationally as Codex/INS 484. EU approval: No. Vegetarian status: Vegetarian status unknown.
How this verdict was reached
We do not hold enough verified information about E484 to classify it. Rather than guess, this page says so.
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