E-Number  Description  Category  Status* 
E-304  Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid  antioxidants  Q1 
E-322  Lecithins  emulsifiers  Q1 
E-422  Glycerol    Q1 
E-431  Polyoxyethylene (40) stearate    Q1 
E-432  Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monolaurate  emulsifiers  Q1 
E-433  Polyoxyethylene sorbitan mono-oleate  emulsifiers  Q1 
E-434  Poiyoxyethylene sorbitan monopalmitate (polysorbate 40)  emulsifiers  Q1 
E-435  Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate (polysorbate 60)  emulsifiers  Q1 
E-436  Polyoxyethylene sorbitan tristearate (polysorbate 65)  emulsifiers  Q1 
E-442  Ammonium phosphatides  emulsifiers  Q1 
E-445  Glycerol esters of wood rosins  emulsifiers  Q1 
E-470a  Sodium, potassium and calcium salts of fatty acids  emulsifiers  Q1 
E-470b  Magnesium salts of fatty acids  emulsifiers  Q1 
E-471  Mono- and di-glycerides of fatty acids  emulsifiers  Q1 
E-472a  Acetic acid esters of mono- and di-glycerides of fatty acids  emulsifiers  Q1 
E-472a  Acetic acid esters of mono- and di-glycerides of fatty acids  emulsifiers  Q1 
E-472b  Lactic acid esters of mono- and di-glycerides of fatty acids  emulsifiers  Q1 
E-472c  Citric acid esters of mono- and di-glycerides of fatty acids  emulsifiers  Q1 
E-472d  Tartaric acid esters of mono- and di-glycerides of fatty acids  emulsifiers  Q1 
E-472e  Mono and diacetyltartaric acid esters of mono- and di-glycerides of fatty acids  emulsifiers  Q1 
E-472f  Mixed acetic and tartaric acid esters of mono- and di-glycerides of fatty acids  emulsifiers  Q1 
E-473  Sucrose esters of fatty acids  emulsifiers  Q1 
E-474  Sucroglycerides  emulsifiers  Q1 
E-475  Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids  emulsifiers  Q1 
E-476  Polyglycerol polyricionleate  emulsifiers  Q1 
E-477  Propane-1,2-diol esters of fatty acids  emulsifiers  Q1 
E-479  Thermally oxidized soya bean oil interacted with mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids    Q1 
E-481  Sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate  emulsifiers  Q1 
E-482  Calcium stearoyl-2-lactylate  emulsifiers  Q1 
E-483  Stearyl tartrate  emulsifiers  Q1 
E-491  Sorbitan monostearate  emulsifiers  Q1 
E-492  Sorbitan tristearate  emulsifiers  Q1 
E-493  Sorbitan monolaurate  emulsifiers  Q1 
E-494  Sorbitan mono-oleate  emulsifiers  Q1 
E-495  Sorbitan monopalmitate  emulsifiers  Q1 
E-570  Fatty acids    Q1 
E-620  Glutamic acid  Flavor Enhancer  Q2 
E-621  Monosodium glutamate  Flavor Enhancer  Q2 
E-622  Monopotassium glutamate  Flavor Enhancer  Q2 
E-623  Calcium diglutamate  Flavor Enhancer  Q2 
E-624  Monoammonium diglutamate  Flavor Enhancer  Q2 
E-625  Magnesium diglutamate  Flavor Enhancer  Q2 
E-640  Glycine and its sodium salt  Flavor Enhancer  Q2 
E-920  L-Cysteine hydrochloride  Dough Conditioner  Q2 
E-951  Aspartame  sweeteners  Q2 
E-1518  Glycerol triacetate (triacetin)- Propan-1,2-diol (propylene glycol)  Multipurpose  Q 

 

*Notes:

Q1. These ingredients are made from plant oils, animal fats or synthetically. Many are combinations of various fatty acids (i.e., stearates, oleates, laureates) with glycerol (glycerine) and other chemicals, hence they are questionable or doubtful in nature. Look for Halal certified products where the doubt has been cleared or inquire from the manufacturer about the source of such ingredients.

Q2. These ingredients are made from plant proteins, animal proteins, synthetic sources or through biotechnology. The basic ingredients here are the amino acids, which may be derived from complete break down of the proteins or made chemically. Look for Halal certified products where the doubt has been cleared.