E-code guide
E406Agar
HalalThickener
E406
Agar
Thickener/gelling agent
SANHA, JAKIM Handbook 2010, and MUIS all classify this as halal.
Based on 3 cited authorities. Confidence: medium.
What authorities say
3 authorities on record3say Halal
Why this verdict
E406 is agar, a gelling agent extracted from red seaweed, used in desserts, confectionery, and as a vegetarian gelatin substitute. SANHA, JAKIM Handbook 2010, and MUIS all classify E406 as halal. MUIS notes it is extracted from red seaweeds such as Gelidium amansii and related red algae. E406 is halal.
Common questions
Is E406 halal?
Agar (E406) is classified halal. SANHA, JAKIM Handbook 2010, and MUIS classify it as halal.
What is E406 made from?
Agar (E406) is derived from plant sources.