E441

Jelatin

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E-number category

Thickener, emulsifier, stabiliser

Source

May be pork-derived

Detailed information

What it is & how it is made: A gelling agent obtained from the collagen in the skin, bones and connective tissue of animals. Its source is animal; the most common sources are cattle and pigs.
Where it is used: Used in jelly, gummy sweets, marshmallows, some yoghurts and desserts, medicine capsules and aerated products.
Health note: It is safe as a food; it is protein-derived.
Halal assessment: What is decisive is the species of animal and the manner of slaughter: pork gelatine is haram, whereas bovine gelatine is accepted as halal only if it comes from an animal slaughtered according to Islamic rules and is halal-certified. When the source is not documented, it is doubtful as a precaution. 'Fish gelatine' and 'plant-based gelling agents (agar, pectin)' are halal alternatives. For this reason it has been classified as doubtful; the product's halal certificate should be sought.

Products containing this additive (0)

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This information is for general guidance only; it is not a halal certificate or a religious ruling. For the definitive status, refer to the manufacturer's halal certificate.