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Check the sourceIs E476 (Polyglycerol polyricinoleate (PGPR)) 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 castor oil and glycerol; the glycerol can be animal-derived.
What E476 is used for
Polyglycerol polyricinoleate (PGPR) is used as a emulsifier / stabiliser. On Australian labels it usually appears by its function and number, for example "emulsifier (476)", 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.
Check a label with E476
Paste the full ingredient list into our label checker. It flags E476 along with every other additive that needs a second look.