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Is Mono- and Diglycerides halal?

Mono- and Diglycerides is classified uncertain for halal use with Medium confidence. Fatty acid esters of glycerol used as emulsifiers in creams and some oral liquids. Fatty acids may be plant- or animal-derived; rarely disclosed on labels.

Excipient (emulsifier) · Confidence: Medium

Also known as: E471, monoglycerides, diglycerides, glyceryl esters

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What it is

Fatty acid esters of glycerol used as emulsifiers in creams and some oral liquids.

Source:FDA IIG — Glyceryl monostearate

Why it's here

Keeps oil and water phases mixed in suspensions and topical products.

See:FDA IIG — Glyceryl monostearate

Why it may matter

Fatty acids may be plant- or animal-derived; rarely disclosed on labels.

Source:FDA IIG — Glyceryl monostearate

Common sources
  • Palm oil
  • Soybean oil
  • Tallow

Questions to ask

  • Are the mono- and diglycerides plant-derived?
  • Can the manufacturer provide a halal certificate for this excipient?

Reason codes

stearateSourceUnknown

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Is Mono- and Diglycerides halal?
RxHalal currently classifies Mono- and Diglycerides as UNCERTAIN (Medium confidence). Fatty acids may be plant- or animal-derived; rarely disclosed on labels. This is information only — not a fatwa or medical advice.
What is Mono- and Diglycerides used for in medicines?
Fatty acid esters of glycerol used as emulsifiers in creams and some oral liquids. Keeps oil and water phases mixed in suspensions and topical products.
What are common sources of Mono- and Diglycerides?
Common sources include: Palm oil; Soybean oil; Tallow. Manufacturers often do not disclose which source is used.
Are the mono- and diglycerides plant-derived?
Ask your pharmacist or prescriber. RxHalal lists this because Mono- and Diglycerides is uncertain in our cited database.
Can the manufacturer provide a halal certificate for this excipient?
Ask your pharmacist or prescriber. RxHalal lists this because Mono- and Diglycerides is uncertain in our cited database.

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