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Typical source

Fatty acids (plant or animal)

Plain-language explanation

Sucroglycerides (E474) are emulsifiers made by reacting sugar with fats, helping to mix oil and water in foods like ice cream and baked goods. Their halal status depends entirely on the source of the fat; if it comes from a plant or halal-certified animal fat, it is considered halal. However, if the fat is derived from pork or non-halal slaughtered animals, it is haram, so checking the source or halal certification is essential.