Pure-Phytosterols™: Natural Origin or Synthesis?

Based on the product information, Pure-Phytosterols™ is extracted from plants (soybeans). Phytosterols are naturally occurring compounds found in plants.

While the source material is natural, the process of extracting and purifying it to a high purity (over 95% in this case) might involve steps that could be categorized differently in specific certifications like HALAL. The "Synthesis" label on the HALAL certificate might refer to the purification process rather than the original source material.

However, from the perspective of the ingredient's origin, as it is derived from plant extraction, it is considered to be of natural origin.