Emulsifier, thickener or gelling agent
Is E407a (Processed eucheuma seaweed) halal?
E407a is processed Eucheuma seaweed, a less-refined relative of carrageenan (E407). Both are red-seaweed polysaccharides. This inherits the existing E407 verified-halal citation — it is not a new ruling about a different origin.
Halal
What the sources say
Halal
E407a Processed eucheuma seaweed
Where you will run into it
- Dairy desserts
- Plant milks
- Jellies
How to check it yourself
Seaweed origin is the inherited fact. Carriers and blends are a separate check.
Quick facts
| E-number | E407a |
|---|---|
| Name | Processed eucheuma seaweed |
| Also on labels as | E407a, PES, processed eucheuma |
| Additive class | Emulsifier, thickener or gelling agent |
| Classification | Verified halal |
| Last verified | 2026-09-16 |
Common questions
Is E407a (Processed eucheuma seaweed) halal?
Processed eucheuma seaweed is classified as Verified halal. Halal
Is Processed eucheuma seaweed halal or haram?
On the evidence cited on this page, Processed eucheuma seaweed is verified halal. Permissible — origin and process documented Every position is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a link, so you can verify it directly.
What else is Processed eucheuma seaweed called on ingredient labels?
It can appear as: E407a, PES, processed eucheuma.
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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