Emulsifier, thickener or gelling agent
Is E462 (Ethyl cellulose) halal?
A cellulose ether (wood pulp plus ethanol). Sibling cellulose ethers in this catalogue are verified-halal; this printed code is not yet backed by a named A/B quote, so it is not auto-upgraded.
A cellulose ether (wood pulp plus ethanol). Sibling cellulose ethers in this catalogue are verified-halal; this printed code is not yet backed by a named A/B quote, so it is not auto-upgraded.
Source
A cellulose ether (wood pulp plus ethanol). Sibling cellulose ethers in this catalogue are verified-halal; this printed code is not yet backed by a named A/B quote, so it is not au
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 | E462 |
|---|---|
| Name | Ethyl cellulose |
| Also on labels as | ethylcellulose, cellulose ethyl ether |
| Additive class | Emulsifier, thickener or gelling agent |
| Classification | Insufficient evidence |
| Last verified | 2026-09-16 |
Common questions
Is E462 (Ethyl cellulose) halal?
Ethyl cellulose is classified as Insufficient evidence. A cellulose ether (wood pulp plus ethanol). Sibling cellulose ethers in this catalogue are verified-halal; this printed code is not yet backed by a named A/B quote, so it is not auto-upgraded.
Is Ethyl cellulose halal or haram?
On the evidence cited on this page, Ethyl cellulose 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 Ethyl cellulose called on ingredient labels?
It can appear as: ethylcellulose, cellulose ethyl ether.
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.
Record e462-ethyl-cellulose · last verified 2026-09-16 · report an error