Emulsifier, thickener or gelling agent
Is E491 (E491 Sorbitan Monostearate) halal?
Halal if it is 100% from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat
Halal if it is 100% from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat
Source
Halal if it is 100% from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat
Classification as published in the Halal Authority India food ingredient numbers reference, the additive table used by halal certifiers across South Asia. Cross-checked against the IFANCA Halal Shopper's Guide.
Quick facts
| E-number | E491 |
|---|---|
| Name | E491 Sorbitan Monostearate |
| Additive class | Emulsifier, thickener or gelling agent |
| Classification | Source-dependent |
| Last verified | 2026-08-21 |
Common questions
Is E491 (E491 Sorbitan Monostearate) halal?
E491 Sorbitan Monostearate is classified as Source-dependent. Halal if it is 100% from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat
Is E491 Sorbitan Monostearate halal or haram?
On the evidence cited on this page, E491 Sorbitan Monostearate is source-dependent. Doubtful until the source is known (mashbooh) Every position is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a link, so you can verify it directly.
Why isn't there a single yes/no answer for E491?
Because the ruling depends on information the label does not carry — the source material, the production route, or which scholarly position you follow. This page shows each named position with a link so you can check it yourself.
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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