Polysorbate 60

An emulsifier made from fatty acids that can be plant or animal sourced.

Why?

Polysorbates (E432-E436) are emulsifiers made by combining sorbitol with fatty acids. The fatty acid component can be derived from either plant oils or animal fat, and this is rarely specified on packaging, so the halal status depends on an unstated source — treated as doubtful by default unless the manufacturer confirms a plant source.

References

• General consensus of major halal certification bodies; scholarly opinions vary by school of thought

Last reviewed: 2026-09-08

This is informational guidance only, not a certified halal determination. Always consult an official halal certification body for certainty.