Emulsifier, thickener or gelling agent

Is E431 (E431 Polyoxyethane Stearate) halal?

Halal if it is 100% from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat

Source-dependentDoubtful until the source is known (mashbooh)

Halal if it is 100% from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat

What we know

Named sources are on this page. Classification: Source-dependent.

What we don’t know

The pack in your hand does not, by itself, name the raw material or process.

Why it matters

Doubtful until the source is known (mashbooh)

What to verify

For E431 in this product: is the fat from plant oil, synthetic, or animal? If animal, which species and was it slaughtered as halal?

Source

Halal if it is 100% from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat

Source-dependent Halal Authority India (certifier reference table · accessed 2026-08-21)

Classification as published in the Halal Authority India food ingredient numbers reference, the additive table used by halal certifiers across South Asia. Cross-checked against the IFANCA Halal Shopper's Guide.

What to ask the manufacturer

A recognised halal mark or a vegan declaration can settle this instead. If you email the brand, send one specific question:

For E431 in this product: is the fat from plant oil, synthetic, or animal? If animal, which species and was it slaughtered as halal?

Quick facts

E-number	E431
Name	E431 Polyoxyethane (40) Stearate
Additive class	Emulsifier, thickener or gelling agent
Classification	Source-dependent
Source last accessed	2026-08-21

Common questions

Is E431 (E431 Polyoxyethane Stearate) halal?

E431 Polyoxyethane (40) Stearate is classified as Source-dependent. Halal if it is 100% from plant fat, Haraam if it is from pork fat

Is E431 Polyoxyethane Stearate halal or haram?

On the evidence cited on this page, E431 Polyoxyethane Stearate is source-dependent. Doubtful until the source is known (mashbooh) Every position is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a link, so you can verify it directly.

Why isn't there a single yes/no answer for E431?

Because the ruling depends on information the label does not carry — the source material, the production route, or which scholarly position you follow. This page shows each named position with a link so you can check it yourself.

Where does this page's information come from?

Every position on this page is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a direct link, listed under 'What the sources say'. Muttoo aggregates and cites; it does not issue rulings.

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