Is E466 halal?
E466 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 E466?
Carboxymethyl cellulose, Sodium carboxy methyl cellulose. Emulsifier
Where does E466 come from?
E466 is obtained from plant, mineral or synthetic sources, so it raises no animal-derivation concern on its own.
| Function | Emulsifier, Humectant, Stabiliser, Thickener |
|---|---|
| Is E466 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. |
E466 is identified internationally as Codex/INS 466.
EU approval: Yes.
Vegetarian status: Suitable for vegetarians.
Products containing E466
Products in our database that list E466 among their ingredients:
- Sugar Free Syrup — Steeves Maples (Halal)
- Delightful Bread — Sara Lee (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- Chocolate Nutrition Shake — fairlife (Halal)
- Tortillas à base de farine de blé — Grafschafter, Lidl, Snack Food Poco Loco, el tequito (Halal)
- 10 croissants — Les Pâtissades (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- 12 Briochettes — Les Pâtissades (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- High Protein Pudding vaníliaízű — Milbona (Halal)
- High Protein Chocolate Flavour Pudding — Milbona (Halal)
- Robinsons Orange Squash — Robinsons (Halal)
- Fruity Teacakes — Warburtons (Halal)
- White Rolls — Warburtons (Haram)
- Protein Thin Bagels — Warburtons (Haram)
How this verdict was reached
E466 is made from plant or mineral raw materials, with no animal input.
What this is based on
Frequently asked questions
Is E466 halal?
E466 is generally considered halal.
Where does E466 come from?
E466 is obtained from plant, mineral or synthetic sources, so it raises no animal-derivation concern on its own.
How does E466 relate to Codex/INS numbering and regional food-safety rules?
E466 is identified internationally as Codex/INS 466. EU approval: Yes. Vegetarian status: Suitable for vegetarians.
How this verdict was reached
E466 is made from plant or mineral raw materials, with no animal input.
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