Emulsifier, thickener or gelling agent
Is E411 (Oat gum) halal?
A polysaccharide from oats. The grain is not a halal question. Processing aids and any gluten-related claims are not documented here yet.
A polysaccharide from oats. The grain is not a halal question. Processing aids and any gluten-related claims are not documented here yet.
Source
A polysaccharide from oats. The grain is not a halal question. Processing aids and any gluten-related claims are not documented here yet.
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 | E411 |
|---|---|
| Name | Oat gum |
| Also on labels as | oat beta glucan gum, Avena gum |
| Additive class | Emulsifier, thickener or gelling agent |
| Classification | Insufficient evidence |
| Last verified | 2026-09-16 |
Common questions
Is E411 (Oat gum) halal?
Oat gum is classified as Insufficient evidence. A polysaccharide from oats. The grain is not a halal question. Processing aids and any gluten-related claims are not documented here yet.
Is Oat gum halal or haram?
On the evidence cited on this page, Oat gum 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 Oat gum called on ingredient labels?
It can appear as: oat beta glucan gum, Avena gum.
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.
Record e411-oat-gum · last verified 2026-09-16 · report an error