Gelling agent
Is E428 (E428 Gelatin) halal?
Same substance as gelatin (catalogue code E441). Codex INS 428 is gelatin from animal collagen. The parent ruling is inherited, not re-issued: HalalMed’s four-school table — zabiha bovine, zabiha sheep and fish gelatin halal; porcine haram; undeclared gelatin is the check. This is not a new verified label and not a fatwa.
Same substance as gelatin (catalogue code E441). Codex INS 428 is gelatin from animal collagen. The parent ruling is inherited, not re-issued: HalalMed’s four-school table — zabiha bovine, zabiha sheep and fish gelatin halal; porcine haram; undeclared gelatin is the check. This is not a new verified label and not a fatwa.
What we know
Named sources are on this page. Classification: Source-dependent.
What we don’t know
The pack in your hand does not, by itself, name the raw material or process.
Why it matters
Doubtful until the source is known (mashbooh)
What to verify
For E428 in this product: is the gelling agent gelatin (which species?), pectin, or agar?
The detail
EU Annex II does not print E428 as an authorised additive code. Packs still say gelatin or gelatine. Bovine halal-slaughtered and fish gelatin stay on their own rows.
Source
All four schools of thought (Hanafi, Maliki, Shafiʿi and Hanbali) agree that gelatin derived from the following are halal: Bovine (cow) (Islamically slaughtered) ... Sheep (Islamically slaughtered) ... Fish
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.
Where you will run into it
- gummies
- marshmallow
- capsule shells
- jelly
How to check it yourself
Species and slaughter. Porcine is haram on the parent page. A vegetarian gummy is a different shell.
What to ask the manufacturer
A recognised halal mark or a vegan declaration can settle this instead. If you email the brand, send one specific question:
For E428 in this product: is the gelling agent gelatin (which species?), pectin, or agar?
Quick facts
| E-number | E428 |
|---|---|
| Name | E428 Gelatin |
| Also on labels as | INS 428, E 428, gelatine E428, gelatin additive 428 |
| Additive class | Gelling agent |
| Classification | Source-dependent |
| Source last accessed | 2026-10-01 |
Common questions
Is E428 (E428 Gelatin) halal?
E428 Gelatin is classified as Source-dependent. Same substance as gelatin (catalogue code E441). Codex INS 428 is gelatin from animal collagen. The parent ruling is inherited, not re-issued: HalalMed’s four-school table — zabiha bovine, zabiha sheep and fish gelatin halal; porcine haram; undeclared gelatin is the check. This is not a new verified label and not a fatwa.
Is E428 Gelatin halal or haram?
On the evidence cited on this page, E428 Gelatin is source-dependent. Doubtful until the source is known (mashbooh) Every position is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a link, so you can verify it directly.
What else is E428 Gelatin called on ingredient labels?
It can appear as: INS 428, E 428, gelatine E428, gelatin additive 428.
Why isn't there a single yes/no answer for E428?
Because the ruling depends on information the label does not carry — the source material, the production route, or which scholarly position you follow. This page shows each named position with a link so you can check it yourself.
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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