Emulsifier, thickener or gelling agent
Is E418 (Gellan Gum) 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
The name is in the catalogue so you can find it. There is not enough evidence to classify.
What we don’t know
No external A or B source (certifier or scholarly page) is on file yet.
Why it matters
Not enough reliable source evidence to classify
What to verify
For E418 in this product: is the fat from plant oil, synthetic, or animal? If animal, which species and was it slaughtered as halal?
What the sources say
Grade C cards are the old notes. They are not the current label. A later grade A or B citation is dated on its own card.
A polysaccharide gum produced by bacteria.
Listed under HALAL: Grain and Plant based Ingredients in the World of Islam food ingredient list.
Quick facts
| E-number | E418 |
|---|---|
| Name | Gellan Gum |
| Additive class | Emulsifier, thickener or gelling agent |
| Classification | Insufficient evidence |
| External A/B source | None yet |
Common questions
Is E418 (Gellan Gum) halal?
Gellan Gum is classified as Insufficient evidence. Not classified. An older note called this halal or haram. That note is not the current label.
Is Gellan Gum halal or haram?
On the evidence cited on this page, Gellan 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.
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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