Emulsifier, thickener or gelling agent
Is E470b (Magnesium salts of fatty acids) halal?
The magnesium analogue of E470. The fatty acids can be plant or animal — the same source question as E471 and magnesium stearate. The E-number does not name the fat.
The magnesium analogue of E470. The fatty acids can be plant or animal — the same source question as E471 and magnesium stearate. The E-number does not name the fat.
Source
The magnesium analogue of E470. The fatty acids can be plant or animal — the same source question as E471 and magnesium stearate. The E-number does not name the fat.
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.
Where you will run into it
- Tablets
- Powders
- Processed foods
How to check it yourself
Ask whether the fatty acids are from plant oil or animal fat.
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 E470b 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 | E470b |
|---|---|
| Name | Magnesium salts of fatty acids |
| Also on labels as | magnesium stearate related, magnesium salts of fatty acids |
| Additive class | Emulsifier, thickener or gelling agent |
| Classification | Source-dependent |
| Last verified | 2026-09-16 |
Common questions
Is E470b (Magnesium salts of fatty acids) halal?
Magnesium salts of fatty acids is classified as Source-dependent. The magnesium analogue of E470. The fatty acids can be plant or animal — the same source question as E471 and magnesium stearate. The E-number does not name the fat.
Is Magnesium salts of fatty acids halal or haram?
On the evidence cited on this page, Magnesium salts of fatty acids 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.
What else is Magnesium salts of fatty acids called on ingredient labels?
It can appear as: magnesium stearate related, magnesium salts of fatty acids.
Why isn't there a single yes/no answer for E470b?
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.
Related lookups
- E470 Sodium, Potassium and Calcium Salts of Fatty AcidsSource-dependent
- Magnesium stearateSource-dependent
- Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acidsSource-dependent
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