Is the chip called "Pringles" halal, considering that it contains the "e471" ingredient, which may be plant-derived or animal-derived, and does this ruling apply to similar foods?
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We have previously issued a stating that foods to which such a substance is added are, in principle, permissible—especially if they are of plant origin—until proven otherwise. Doubt about their permissibility does not necessitate prohibition.
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