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Is polysorbate 20 halal?

emulsifier (E432, dual-origin) · ingredient

strict
Doubtful
mainstream
Doubtful
lenient
Doubtful
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Fatty-acid esters of animal or plant origin; source disclosure required.

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Sources

SANHA additive guide (sanha.org.za) — SANHA (South African National Halaal Authority) — E-number guideHalalMed common excipients (halalmed.org) — HalalMed (faith-and-medicines reference)

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