What is E479b?
E479b is Thermally oxidised soya bean oil with mono- and diglycerides, a food additive used as an emulsifier. Plant-derived.
Also written as: INS 479b, E-479b, E 479b. INS is the international numbering system used outside Europe, including on labels in Asia, Australia and the Middle East.
What to do
No action needed for this additive. Check the rest of the ingredient list, and remember that meat products still need proper halal slaughter.
Is E479b vegetarian or vegan?
Yes. E479b (Thermally oxidised soya bean oil with mono- and diglycerides) is normally made from plant, mineral, microbial or synthetic sources, so it is suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
Why we classify it this way
Halal Plant-derived.
Basis: No concern found. Made from plants, minerals, fermentation or synthesis, or from a permitted animal product. Nothing in normal production raises a pork, alcohol, insect or slaughter question.
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Classification audited 3 November 2026. It has not been reviewed by a scholar. How classifications work · Suggest a correction
Frequently asked questions
Is E479b halal?
E479b (Thermally oxidised soya bean oil with mono- and diglycerides) is halal. Plant-derived.
What is E479b made from?
Soya bean oil.
What is E479b used for?
E479b is used as an emulsifier, typically in bread, cakes, biscuits, chocolate, ice cream and margarine.
What should I do if a product contains E479b?
No action needed for this additive. Check the rest of the ingredient list, and remember that meat products still need proper halal slaughter.
Is E479b vegetarian or vegan?
Yes. E479b (Thermally oxidised soya bean oil with mono- and diglycerides) is normally made from plant, mineral, microbial or synthetic sources, so it is suitable for vegetarians and vegans.