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Is E1211 halal?
Not classified. An older note called this halal or haram. That note is not the current label.
Not classified. An older note called this halal or haram. That note is not the current label.
What we know
Named sources are on this page. Classification: Insufficient evidence.
What we don’t know
See the sources for the limits of each position.
Why it matters
Not enough reliable source evidence to classify
What to verify
For E1211 in this product: is the source plant, synthetic, or animal? If animal, which species and slaughter method?
The detail
Filed so a search for E1211 resolves. There is no chemical identity to inherit from E1210. Carbomer stays on its own insufficient-evidence page.
What the sources say
It is therefore appropriate to authorise the food additive ‘carbomer’ (E 1210) as a bulking agent and a stabiliser in solid and as a stabiliser and thickener in liquid food supplements.
E1209 Polyvinyl alcohol-polyethylene glycol-graft- co-polymer
Where you will run into it
- Misprinted supplement labels
How to check it yourself
If the pack prints E1211, ask the brand for the INCI or chemical name. Do not map it to carbomer.
Quick facts
| E-number | E1211 |
|---|---|
| Name | E1211 (not an assigned UK/EU additive code) |
| Also on labels as | E1211, INS 1211 |
| Additive class | Other |
| Classification | Insufficient evidence |
| Source last accessed | 2026-10-04 |
Common questions
Is E1211 halal?
E1211 (not an assigned UK/EU additive code) is classified as Insufficient evidence. Not classified. An older note called this halal or haram. That note is not the current label.
Is E1211 halal or haram?
On the evidence cited on this page, E1211 is insufficient evidence. Not enough reliable source evidence to classify Every position is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a link, so you can verify it directly.
What else is E1211 called on ingredient labels?
It can appear as: E1211, INS 1211.
Where does this page's information come from?
Every position on this page is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a direct link, listed under 'What the sources say'. Muttoo aggregates and cites; it does not issue rulings.
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