E-code guide
E426Soybean Hemicellulose
HalalThickener
E426

Soybean Hemicellulose

Stabilizer

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

Why this verdict

E426 is soybean hemicellulose, a thickener and stabiliser extracted from soybeans, used in beverages, noodles, and dressings. SANHA classifies E426 as Halaal. SANHA is the only authority in the source corpus to publish a position on this additive. It is plant-derived.

Common questions

Is E426 halal?

Soybean Hemicellulose (E426) is classified halal. SANHA classifies it as halal.

What is E426 made from?

Soybean Hemicellulose (E426) is derived from plant sources.

Only SANHA has a published position on this additive. The verdict is provisional until more authorities weigh in.
Last reviewed by the HalalHQ research team in May 2026.