Possibly; if it wasn't the manufacturer would be using it as a selling point.
Eg; Safe for Vegetarians.
As a general rule I am always suspicious of any maker that hides a name behind an e-number.
The fact that you asked means you have a suspicion that it may be. Trust your instincts on this one.
E471 is an additive to seed oils as an emulsifier.
Depends. It is an emulsifier which is composed of mono and diglycerides of fatty acids produced from vegetabe oils or animal fat.
According to the Vegetarian Society (www.vegsoc.org), it is sometimes, but not always, so always check.
E471 is mainly produced from vegetable oils, although animal fats are sometimes used and cannot be completely excluded as being present in the product. The fatty acids from each source are chemically identical. However, vegetarians and vegans, not wishing to consume any animal products, generally avoid products containing E471 unless they are certain that it is derived from vegetable oils. Also, because there is a risk of pork fat being present, Muslims and Jews will also avoid products containing E471 unless they know that it is made from vegetable oils.
Emulsifier 471 contains pig fat.
Yes, Bon Bons are Haram because they contain Pork gelatine and just gelatine. Here are the ingredients: Ingredients: sugar, glucose syrup, water, hydrogenated vegetable oil, dextrose, sorbitol, gelatine, citric acid, flavourings, emulsifier: E471, colour: E120 Thank You
Well a emulsifier is a substance that binds ingredients like oil and water. (natural ex: egg) So, since you know what a emulsifier does that should tell you what a fat emulsifier is.
E471 is an emulsifier - mono and diglycerides which are usually derived from plants, but can also have animal sources. If the label does not state the source of the mono- and diglycerides, you would need to contact the manufacturer to determine if the product is acceptable.
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Food manufacturers like using gluten as an additive in prepared foods. Gluten is used as a stablizer, an emulsifier, a thickener and flow agent in literally hundreds of processed foods, from soups to self-basting poultry.
yes pork contains nothing but bad fat
Nothing. Most of the lipids are hydrophobic.