Is E428 halal?
E428 is haram (forbidden).
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 E428?
Gelatin. Gelatin
Where does E428 come from?
E428 is animal-derived. Whether it is halal therefore depends on the source animal and how it was slaughtered, which the ingredient list never states — check the product's certification.
| Is E428 vegetarian? | Vegetarian status unknown |
|---|---|
| Approved in the EU | Yes |
| Approved in the US | Yes |
| Food-safety regulator | U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food safety only — not a halal authority. |
E428 is identified internationally as Codex/INS 428.
EU approval: Yes.
US approval: Yes.
Vegetarian status: Vegetarian status unknown.
Products containing E428
Products in our database that list E428 among their ingredients:
- Lucky Charms — Lucky Charms (Haram)
- Fruit Snacks — Welch's (Haram)
- Vanilla Yogurt — Activia (Halal)
- vanilla — Activia (Haram)
- Activia — Activia, Danone (Haram)
- Bourn Vita 500Gram Pauch — Cadbury (Haram)
- Secret de mousse — Nestlé, La Laitière (Haram)
- Mamba — Mamba, Storck (Haram)
- Starmix — Haribo (Haram)
- Premium Omega-3 — Ocean's Essentials (Haram)
- Dry Roasted Salted Peanuts — Planters (Haram)
- Beurre Léger Doux 40% MG — Président (Haram)
How this verdict was reached
E428 is derived from an animal source that the halal rules do not permit.
What this is based on
Frequently asked questions
Is E428 halal?
E428 is haram (forbidden).
Where does E428 come from?
E428 is animal-derived. Whether it is halal therefore depends on the source animal and how it was slaughtered, which the ingredient list never states — check the product's certification.
How does E428 relate to Codex/INS numbering and regional food-safety rules?
E428 is identified internationally as Codex/INS 428. EU approval: Yes. US approval: Yes. Vegetarian status: Vegetarian status unknown.
How this verdict was reached
E428 is derived from an animal source that the halal rules do not permit.
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