Gellan Gum

Thickener

Also known as Gellan

SANHA classifies this as halal.

Based on 1 cited authority. Confidence: medium.

What authorities say

1 authority on record

1says Halal

Saying Halal1 of 1

SANHA

Status: Halaal

Why this verdict

E418 is gellan gum, a thickener and gelling agent produced by bacterial fermentation, used in plant milks, jellies, and confectionery. SANHA classifies E418 as Halaal. SANHA is the only authority in the source corpus to publish a position on this gum. It is produced by microbial fermentation.

Common questions

Is E418 halal?

Gellan Gum (E418) is classified halal. SANHA classifies it as halal.

What is E418 made from?

Gellan Gum (E418) is produced by microbial fermentation.

Only SANHA has a published position on this additive. The verdict is provisional until more authorities weigh in.