What are emulsifiers?
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What are emulsifiers?
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An emulsifier which may be of animal origin if not specified otherwise of vegetable origin.
The definition given above may differ by manufactures from country to country. Therefore it's best to enquire locally, for example writing to the Jamiat USA at: www.jamiatusa.org.
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