E476 Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate ; Question: Salam, I was eating Mcvities digestives milk chocolate biscuits @ Sehri time today when I noticed an E number which was E476. Is this Halal or is this Haram? Jzk Allah Answer: E476 is combination of polyglycerol and castoroil (oil of the tree Ricinus sp.Continue Reading…
What is Carmine? What it is: Yup, insects again. In your food. When it comes to food, insects are handy for other things besides their shine. They’re good for color too, especially red. Carmine is a red food-coloring that comes from boiled cochineal bugs, which are a type of beetle.Continue Reading…
What are emulsifiers? Some of the Emulsifiers found in canned and packaged food are sometimes made from an unlawful (haram) source(s). The following is a list of the codes and a brief description of the Haram emulsifiers (starting with the ‘E’ prefix) that should be avoided:Continue Reading…
