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White Kowak Coffee Luwak is thought to contain lard. Allegations that white coffee production PT Javaprima Abadi-Semarang is "not hahal" after found the code E471 in the packaging. Known, the codification of food or beverage that diwali with hutuf "E" is a product that contains pork fat. "On the other hand, BPOM recognizes the E471 code is the content of pork fat. We wonder, why this product can be circulated freely in the market, "said Director of Institute for the City of Heroes (LPKP) Surabaya,
He also claimed to be surprised, although there is a code E471, but packed Luwak White Koffie is also printed halal logo of Majelis Ulama Indonesia (MUI). "Please do not just halal labels are in-fatwakan. Illegal furniture is also very important to use. The period of parishioners are invited to continue, "he said.
According to him, to know the food or drink product is halal or haram must be seen whether there is code "E" and three digit number behind him.
"If the emulsifier used is E471 and there are no other frills, for example: lecithin de soja or soy lecithin, it means that the product contains pork or varken," he explained. "Actually not only E471 but also E472," he added. E471 and E472 commonly known as lecithin è originnya is an extract of pig bone. These two additives are derived from fatty acids.
Zaenal said the positive codes containing pork fat include: E100, E110, E120, E-140, E141, E153, E210, E213, E214, E216, E225, E252, E270, E280, E325, E326, E327, E477, E47, E47, E47, E4, E4, E4, E4, E4, E4, E4, E4, E4, E494, E495, E542, E570, E572, E631, E635 and E904.