Emulsifier, thickener or gelling agent
Is E460 (E460 Microcrystalline) halal?
Halal derivatives
Halal derivatives
What we know
Named sources are on this page. Classification: Verified halal.
What we don’t know
This is not a factory audit and not a product certificate.
Why it matters
Permissible — origin and process documented
What to verify
For E460 in this product: is the fat from plant oil, synthetic, or animal? If animal, which species and was it slaughtered as halal?
Source
Halal derivatives
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 | E460 |
|---|---|
| Name | E460 Microcrystalline |
| Also on labels as | Microcrystalline / Powdered Cellulose, MCC, microcrystalline cellulose, cellulose gel |
| Additive class | Emulsifier, thickener or gelling agent |
| Classification | Verified halal |
| Source last accessed | 2026-08-21 |
Common questions
Is E460 (E460 Microcrystalline) halal?
E460 Microcrystalline is classified as Verified halal. Halal derivatives
Is E460 Microcrystalline halal or haram?
On the evidence cited on this page, E460 Microcrystalline is verified halal. Permissible — origin and process documented Every position is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a link, so you can verify it directly.
What else is E460 Microcrystalline called on ingredient labels?
It can appear as: Microcrystalline / Powdered Cellulose, MCC, microcrystalline cellulose, cellulose gel.
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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