Is E498 halal?
The halal status of E498 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 E498?
Partial polyglycerol esters of polycondensed fatty acids of castor oil. Unknown
| Is E498 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. |
E498 is identified internationally as Codex/INS 498.
EU approval: No.
Vegetarian status: Vegetarian status unknown.
How this verdict was reached
We do not hold enough verified information about E498 to classify it. Rather than guess, this page says so.
What this is based on
Frequently asked questions
Is E498 halal?
The halal status of E498 is not clearly established.
How does E498 relate to Codex/INS numbering and regional food-safety rules?
E498 is identified internationally as Codex/INS 498. EU approval: No. Vegetarian status: Vegetarian status unknown.
How this verdict was reached
We do not hold enough verified information about E498 to classify it. Rather than guess, this page says so.
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