Emulsifier, thickener or gelling agent
Is E464 (E464 Hydroxypropyl- 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 E464 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 | E464 |
|---|---|
| Name | E464 Hydroxypropyl- Methylcellulose |
| Additive class | Emulsifier, thickener or gelling agent |
| Classification | Verified halal |
| Source last accessed | 2026-08-21 |
Common questions
Is E464 (E464 Hydroxypropyl- Methylcellulose) halal?
E464 Hydroxypropyl- Methylcellulose is classified as Verified halal. Halal
Is E464 Hydroxypropyl- Methylcellulose halal or haram?
On the evidence cited on this page, E464 Hydroxypropyl- 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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