E477 — Propylene glycol esters of fatty acids

Needs verification

E477 (Propylene glycol esters of fatty acids) needs verification. An emulsifier used in aerated products.

Why it needs verification

Fatty-acid source undeclared.

Where you meet it

Whipped toppings, cake mixes.

What to do in the shop

Look for a product that names the source, says plant-based or vegan, or carries a halal certificate. If nothing on the packet settles it, the manufacturer can tell you, and their answer is the only thing that turns E477 from a question into an answer.

A status here describes the additive in general — a specific product can be different. The same number can be made from plant or animal material depending on the manufacturer, and the label does not say which.

Questions people ask

Is E477 halal?

E477 (Propylene glycol esters of fatty acids) needs verification. Fatty-acid source undeclared.

How do I know if the E477 in a product is halal?

Only the manufacturer can tell you which source they used, unless the packet says plant-based, vegan, or carries a halal certificate.

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Check a product, not just a number

An additive's status describes the additive in general. What matters is the whole ingredient list on the packet in your hand.

This is information, not a fatwa. These statuses combine published scholarly positions with ingredient analysis, and they can be incomplete or out of date. For anything that matters, confirm with the manufacturer and with a qualified authority.