Is E1204 halal?
The halal status of E1204 is not clearly established.
Automated classification, not a religious ruling. No scholar or certification body has reviewed this assessment — always check the product's own halal certification.
What is E1204?
Pullulan. Unknown
Where does E1204 come from?
E1204 is obtained from plant, mineral or synthetic sources, so it raises no animal-derivation concern on its own.
| Function | Thickener |
|---|---|
| Is E1204 vegetarian? | Vegetarian status unknown |
| Approved in the EU | Yes |
| Food-safety regulator | U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food safety only — not a halal authority. |
E1204 is identified internationally as Codex/INS 1204.
EU approval: Yes.
Vegetarian status: Vegetarian status unknown.
How this verdict was reached
We do not hold enough verified information about E1204 to classify it. Rather than guess, this page says so.
What this is based on
Frequently asked questions
Is E1204 halal?
The halal status of E1204 is not clearly established.
Where does E1204 come from?
E1204 is obtained from plant, mineral or synthetic sources, so it raises no animal-derivation concern on its own.
How does E1204 relate to Codex/INS numbering and regional food-safety rules?
E1204 is identified internationally as Codex/INS 1204. EU approval: Yes. Vegetarian status: Vegetarian status unknown.
How this verdict was reached
We do not hold enough verified information about E1204 to classify it. Rather than guess, this page says so.
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