Emulsifier, thickener or gelling agent
Is E409 (Arabinogalactan) halal?
A larch-wood polysaccharide, also sold as a supplement fibre. Plant feedstock is typical. No A/B certifier page is on file for this code, so it stays unverified.
A larch-wood polysaccharide, also sold as a supplement fibre. Plant feedstock is typical. No A/B certifier page is on file for this code, so it stays unverified.
Source
A larch-wood polysaccharide, also sold as a supplement fibre. Plant feedstock is typical. No A/B certifier page is on file for this code, so it stays unverified.
Classification as published in the Halal Authority India food ingredient numbers reference, the additive table used by halal certifiers across South Asia. Cross-checked against the IFANCA Halal Shopper's Guide.
Quick facts
| E-number | E409 |
|---|---|
| Name | Arabinogalactan |
| Also on labels as | larch gum, galactoarabinan, larch arabinogalactan |
| Additive class | Emulsifier, thickener or gelling agent |
| Classification | Insufficient evidence |
| Last verified | 2026-09-16 |
Common questions
Is E409 (Arabinogalactan) halal?
Arabinogalactan is classified as Insufficient evidence. A larch-wood polysaccharide, also sold as a supplement fibre. Plant feedstock is typical. No A/B certifier page is on file for this code, so it stays unverified.
Is Arabinogalactan halal or haram?
On the evidence cited on this page, Arabinogalactan 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 Arabinogalactan called on ingredient labels?
It can appear as: larch gum, galactoarabinan, larch arabinogalactan.
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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