Is E414 halal?
E414 is generally considered halal.
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 E414?
Acacia gum (gum arabic) (thickener) (stabiliser). Emulsifier
Where does E414 come from?
E414 is obtained from plant, mineral or synthetic sources, so it raises no animal-derivation concern on its own.
| Function | Carrier, Emulsifier, Stabiliser, Thickener |
|---|---|
| Is E414 vegetarian? | Suitable for vegetarians |
| Approved in the EU | Yes |
| Food-safety regulator | U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food safety only — not a halal authority. |
E414 is identified internationally as Codex/INS 414.
EU approval: Yes.
Vegetarian status: Suitable for vegetarians.
Products containing E414
Products in our database that list E414 among their ingredients:
- SHIN RAMYUN — NONGSHIM (Halal)
- Rolled Corn Tortilla Chips Chili & Lime Flavored — Trader Joe's (Halal)
- Nerds Candy - Rainbow — Nerds, Nestlé (Halal)
- Spearmint Gum — Excel (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- Winterfresh Gum — Excel, Wrigley's (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- Strawberry Watermelon Liquid Water Enhancer — MiO (Halal)
- Meta Moon — PRIME (Halal)
- Roasted Cashew-Peanut-Mix Honey & Salt — Alesto, Lidl, lidl Alesto (Halal)
- Fourrés Chocolat Noir — Bjorg (Halal)
- Croustillant Chocolat — Bjorg (Halal)
- Muesli avoine chocolat bio — Bjorg (Halal)
- Peanut — M&M's (Haram)
How this verdict was reached
E414 is made from plant or mineral raw materials, with no animal input.
What this is based on
Frequently asked questions
Is E414 halal?
E414 is generally considered halal.
Where does E414 come from?
E414 is obtained from plant, mineral or synthetic sources, so it raises no animal-derivation concern on its own.
How does E414 relate to Codex/INS numbering and regional food-safety rules?
E414 is identified internationally as Codex/INS 414. EU approval: Yes. Vegetarian status: Suitable for vegetarians.
How this verdict was reached
E414 is made from plant or mineral raw materials, with no animal input.
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