Is Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate halal?
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate is classified uncertain for halal use with Medium confidence. A stearic-acid-derived emulsifier used in some tablet coatings and food-drug products. Stearic acid may be animal-derived.
Excipient (emulsifier) · Confidence: Medium
Also known as: SSL, E481, E470a
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What it is
A stearic-acid-derived emulsifier used in some tablet coatings and food-drug products.
Source:EFSA E481
Why it's here
Improves texture and shelf stability.
See:EFSA E481
Why it may matter
Stearic acid may be animal-derived.
Source:EFSA E481
Common sources
- Palm
- Tallow
Questions to ask
- Confirm plant-derived SSL with the manufacturer.
Reason codes
stearateSourceUnknown
Evidence & citations1
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- Is Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate halal?
- RxHalal currently classifies Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate as UNCERTAIN (Medium confidence). Stearic acid may be animal-derived. This is information only — not a fatwa or medical advice.
- What is Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate used for in medicines?
- A stearic-acid-derived emulsifier used in some tablet coatings and food-drug products. Improves texture and shelf stability.
- What are common sources of Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate?
- Common sources include: Palm; Tallow. Manufacturers often do not disclose which source is used.
- Confirm plant-derived SSL with the manufacturer.?
- Ask your pharmacist or prescriber. RxHalal lists this because Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate is uncertain in our cited database.
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