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Emulsifiers and E471
Doubtful (mushbooh)
Fat source can be animal (including pork) or plant.
E471 and related emulsifiers are made from fatty acids. Those fatty acids can come from plant oil or from animal fat, including pork fat, and the label rarely says which. A halal certificate settles the question.
Where to verify
Malaysian halal authority. Its Halal Malaysia portal lists certified products and recognised foreign certifiers.Open JAKIM ↗
Long-established Philippine halal certifier, recognised for food, restaurants, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.Open IDCP ↗
Always confirm on the certifier's own website. This page is general education, not a fatwa.
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