Emulsifier, thickener or gelling agent

Is Mono/Diglycerides halal?

Mono/Diglycerides (animal-derived): Haram if from porcine or non-halal animal sources.

HaramNot permissible — prohibited source confirmed

Mono/Diglycerides (animal-derived): Haram if from porcine or non-halal animal sources.

What the sources say

Haram if from porcine or non-halal animal sources.
Verified Haram Glycerol esters of porcine or non-halal animal fatty acids HalalExpo (secondary aggregator · grade C: secondary reference · accessed 2026-08-21)

Quick facts

NameMono/Diglycerides (animal-derived)
Also on labels ase471 (animal), glyceryl monostearate (animal)
Additive classEmulsifier, thickener or gelling agent
ClassificationVerified haram
Last verified2026-08-21

Common questions

Is Mono/Diglycerides halal?

Mono/Diglycerides (animal-derived) is classified as Verified haram. Mono/Diglycerides (animal-derived): Haram if from porcine or non-halal animal sources.

Is Mono/Diglycerides halal or haram?

On the evidence cited on this page, Mono/Diglycerides is verified haram. Not permissible — prohibited source confirmed Every position is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a link, so you can verify it directly.

What else is Mono/Diglycerides called on ingredient labels?

It can appear as: e471 (animal), glyceryl monostearate (animal).

Where does this page's information come from?

Every position on this page is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a direct link, listed under 'What the sources say'. Muttoo aggregates and cites; it does not issue rulings.

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