Is E473 (Sucrose esters of fatty acids) halal?

It depends on the source. It can be made from plants, by fermentation or synthetically, or from animal fat or tissue, and the label rarely says which. Made from fatty acids that can come from plant oils or animal fat (including pork). Source is rarely on the label.

What E473 is used for

Sucrose esters of fatty acids is used as a emulsifier / stabiliser. On Australian labels it usually appears by its function and number, for example "emulsifier (473)", without the letter E.

How to tell if it's halal

Look for a halal certifier's logo, or a source named on the label, such as "emulsifier (471, from vegetable oil)". If there's neither, email the manufacturer and ask where it comes from.

Products in our directory that contain it

Mentos Mint multipack 112g: check the pack

Check a label with E473

Paste the full ingredient list into our label checker. It flags E473 along with every other additive that needs a second look.