Verify - Mushbooh

E476

thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers

Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate

Also known as: PGPRPolyglycerol Polyricinoleate

Status

Mushbooh (Questionable)

Function

Emulsifier - reduces viscosity of chocolate, replaces some cocoa butter

Mushbooh (Questionable)

Is E476 (Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate) halal?

Source-dependent and requires verification. This additive may be derived from either halal (plant/synthetic) or haraam (animal) sources. Always check the product label or contact the manufacturer to verify the source.

What to do

Don't assume. Ask the brand for halal certification or source info.

See Sources below →

About E476

Emulsifiers and stabilizers - salts or esters of fatty acids. Suitable for vegetarian label indicates that only vegetable fat is used as a source.. Halal if it is 100% from plant fat. Haram if it is from pork fat

Verification Required

This additive's halal status depends on its source. Check the product label for a halal certification mark, or contact the manufacturer directly.

What is E476 made from?

glycerol (plant or animal) + castor oil (plant)

Found in products

Cadbury Roses Cadbury Heroes Nestlé Milkybar (some lines) Galaxy chocolate bars Some Ferrero products

⚠️ Product formulations change. Always verify by checking the current ingredient list on the packaging.

Scholarly Notes

Mushbooh - the ricinoleate (castor oil) is plant-derived (halal) but the glycerol source must be verified. Major chocolate companies typically use plant glycerol.

Possible Impurities

Beyond the declared ingredient, these processing factors may also affect halal status:

• Animal-derived glycerol — the polyglycerol component can be manufactured from glycerol obtained from animal fat rendering; without halal certification the source is unverifiable from the label.
• Castor oil processing residues — though castor oil itself is halal, industrial processing may involve cross-contact with other oleochemicals at shared facilities.

Foods that commonly contain E476

Food Category Guide

E476 is common in chocolate — see the full halal guide →

chocolate chocolate-flavored coatings spreads

Always check the ingredient label on the specific product - manufacturers may change formulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is E476 (Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate) halal?

E476 (Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate) is classified as Mushbooh (Questionable). Source-dependent and requires verification. This additive may be derived from either halal (plant/synthetic) or haraam (animal) sources. Always check the product label or contact the manufacturer to verify the source.