Emulsifier, thickener or gelling agent

Is E427 (Cassia gum) halal?

Cassia gum is a seed galactomannan from Cassia tora or Cassia obtusifolia, in the same botanical family as guar. Identity is on the UK list; a class ruling is not cited yet.

UnverifiedNot enough reliable source evidence to classify

Plant-seed gum. Purification may use isopropanol. Insufficient-evidence as a class until a named certifier page is quoted.

The detail

EU specifications: ground purified endosperm of Cassia tora and Cassia obtusifolia, further purified with isopropanol. That is a plant gum, not gelatin. Sister gums on this site are already classified; this code was missing. Residual solvent is a separate, usually minor, question — not a reason to call it haram.

What the sources say

E427 Cassia gum

Authorised identity (not a fatwa) E427 appears on the UK FSA approved additives list. Identity is not a halal ruling. UK Food Standards Agency (food-safety regulator (identity only) · grade A: primary source · accessed 2026-09-16)

E427 is a cassia-seed galactomannan. Botanical origin is not a class ruling.

Insufficient Evidence No grade A/B certifier page is cited yet for this substance as a class. This row exists so the name is searchable. It is not a ruling. Muttoo catalogue desk (editorial note · grade C: secondary reference · accessed 2026-09-16)

Where you will run into it

Meat analogues
Dairy desserts
Pet foods (out of scope)
Jellies

How to check it yourself

The E-number names the gum, not a slaughter. A vegan mark on the finished food is stronger evidence than the code.

Quick facts

E-number	E427
Name	Cassia gum
Also on labels as	E427, cassia tora gum, senna gum, cassia obtusifolia gum
Additive class	Emulsifier, thickener or gelling agent
Classification	Insufficient evidence
Last verified	2026-09-16

Common questions

Is E427 (Cassia gum) halal?

Cassia gum is classified as Insufficient evidence. Plant-seed gum. Purification may use isopropanol. Insufficient-evidence as a class until a named certifier page is quoted.

Is Cassia gum halal or haram?

On the evidence cited on this page, Cassia 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 Cassia gum called on ingredient labels?

It can appear as: E427, cassia tora gum, senna gum, cassia obtusifolia 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.

Related lookups

Record e427-cassia-gum · last verified 2026-09-16 · report an error