Emulsifier, thickener or gelling agent
Is E461 (E461 Methylcellulose) halal?
Halal
Halal
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 E461 in this product: is the fat from plant oil, synthetic, or animal? If animal, which species and was it slaughtered as halal?
Source
Halal
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 | E461 |
|---|---|
| Name | E461 Methylcellulose |
| Additive class | Emulsifier, thickener or gelling agent |
| Classification | Verified halal |
| Source last accessed | 2026-08-21 |
Common questions
Is E461 (E461 Methylcellulose) halal?
E461 Methylcellulose is classified as Verified halal. Halal
Is E461 Methylcellulose halal or haram?
On the evidence cited on this page, E461 Methylcellulose 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.
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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