E-code guide
E413Tragacanth
DoubtfulThickener
E413

Tragacanth

Thickener

ANIC 2018 classifies as doubtful; SANHA, JAKIM Handbook 2010, and MUIS classify as halal.
Based on 4 cited authorities. Confidence: medium.

What authorities say

4 authorities on record
1says Doubtful3say Halal

Why this verdict

E413 is tragacanth (gum tragacanth), a plant gum from the sap of Astragalus shrubs, used as a thickener and emulsifier in sauces, dressings, and confectionery. SANHA and JAKIM Handbook 2010 classify E413 as halal, while ANIC 2018 classifies it as questionable. MUIS lists E413 as halal, noting it is extracted from the trunk and branches of Astragalus species of the pea family. Because one cited authority is cautious, E413 is doubtful by default.

Common questions

Is E413 halal?

Tragacanth (E413) is classified doubtful. ANIC 2018 classifies it as doubtful; SANHA, JAKIM Handbook 2010, and MUIS classify it as halal.

What is E413 made from?

Tragacanth (E413) is derived from plant sources.

Last reviewed by the HalalHQ research team in June 2026.