Is E486 halal?

Unknown

The halal status of E486 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 E486?

Calcium stearoyl fumarate. Emulsifier

Where does E486 come from?

E486 is obtained from plant, mineral or synthetic sources, so it raises no animal-derivation concern on its own.

Is E486 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.

E486 is identified internationally as Codex/INS 486.
EU approval: No.
Vegetarian status: Vegetarian status unknown.

How this verdict was reached

We do not hold enough verified information about E486 to classify it. Rather than guess, this page says so.

What this is based on

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Frequently asked questions

Is E486 halal?

The halal status of E486 is not clearly established.

Where does E486 come from?

E486 is obtained from plant, mineral or synthetic sources, so it raises no animal-derivation concern on its own.

How does E486 relate to Codex/INS numbering and regional food-safety rules?

E486 is identified internationally as Codex/INS 486. EU approval: No. Vegetarian status: Vegetarian status unknown.

How this verdict was reached

We do not hold enough verified information about E486 to classify it. Rather than guess, this page says so.

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