Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate (PGPR)

A chocolate-thinning emulsifier made from castor oil; halal.

Why?

PGPR is an emulsifier used mainly in chocolate to reduce viscosity and cut down on the need for costly cocoa butter. It is manufactured from castor oil (a plant source) esterified with glycerol, so it does not carry the same sourcing ambiguity as E471/E472.

References

• General consensus of major halal certification bodies (e.g. IFANCA, JAKIM, HFA)

Last reviewed: 2026-08-30

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