Emulsifiers — Complete E-Number Guide
Emulsifiers are food additives (E400–E499) that keep oil and water mixed and improve texture. Found in bread, margarine, chocolate, ice cream and salad dressings. Every additive below links to its full safety, vegan and halal breakdown.
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| E-Number | Name | Safety | Vegan | Halal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E322 | Lecithins | Safe | Uncertain | Halal |
| E431 | Polyoxyethylene Stearate | Safe | Uncertain | Mashbooh |
| E432 | Polyoxyethylene Sorbitan Monolaurate | Safe | Uncertain | Mashbooh |
| E433 | Polyoxyethylene Sorbitan Mono-Oleate | Safe | Uncertain | Mashbooh |
| E434 | Polyoxyethylene Sorbitan Monopalmitate | Safe | Uncertain | Mashbooh |
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| E435 | Polyoxyethylene Sorbitan Monostearate | Safe | Uncertain | Mashbooh |
| E436 | Polyoxyethylene Sorbitan Tristearate | Safe | Uncertain | Mashbooh |
| E442 | Ammonium Phosphatides | Safe | Uncertain | Mashbooh |
| E444 | Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E445 | Glycerol Esters of Wood Rosins | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E459 | Beta-Cyclodextrin | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E471 | Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids | Safe | Uncertain | Mashbooh |
| E473 | Sucrose Esters of Fatty Acids | Safe | Uncertain | Mashbooh |
| E474 | Sucroglycerides | Safe | Uncertain | Mashbooh |
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| E475 | Polyglycerol Esters of Fatty Acids | Safe | Uncertain | Mashbooh |
| E476 | Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E477 | Propylene Glycol Esters of Fatty Acids | Safe | Uncertain | Mashbooh |
| E481 | Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate | Safe | Uncertain | Mashbooh |
| E482 | Calcium Stearoyl Lactylate | Safe | Uncertain | Mashbooh |
| E483 | Stearyl Tartrate | Safe | Uncertain | Mashbooh |
| E491 | Sorbitan Monostearate | Safe | Uncertain | Mashbooh |
| E492 | Sorbitan Tristearate | Safe | Uncertain | Mashbooh |
| E493 | Sorbitan Monolaurate | Safe | Uncertain | Mashbooh |
| E494 | Sorbitan Monooleate | Safe | Uncertain | Mashbooh |
| E495 | Sorbitan Monopalmitate | Safe | Uncertain | Mashbooh |
| E1001 | Choline Salts | Safe | Uncertain | Mashbooh |
| E470a | Sodium, Potassium and Calcium Salts of Fatty Acids | Safe | Uncertain | Mashbooh |
| E470b | Magnesium Salts of Fatty Acids | Safe | Uncertain | Mashbooh |
| E472a | Acetic Acid Esters of Mono- and Diglycerides | Safe | Uncertain | Mashbooh |
| E472b | Lactic Acid Esters of Mono- and Diglycerides | Safe | Uncertain | Mashbooh |
| E472c | Citric Acid Esters of Mono- and Diglycerides | Safe | Uncertain | Mashbooh |
| E472d | Tartaric Acid Esters of Mono- and Diglycerides | Safe | Uncertain | Mashbooh |
| E472e | Mono- and Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters | Safe | Uncertain | Mashbooh |
| E472f | Mixed Acetic and Tartaric Acid Esters | Safe | Uncertain | Mashbooh |
| E479b | Thermally Oxidised Soya Bean Oil | Safe | Yes | Halal |
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Data: Open Food Facts (ODbL) · EFSA