Ethyl Cellulose

Thickener

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

E462 is ethyl cellulose, a binder and coating agent made from plant cellulose, used in flavour encapsulation and as a coating. SANHA classifies E462 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 E462 halal?

Ethyl Cellulose (E462) is classified halal. SANHA classifies it as halal.

What is E462 made from?

Ethyl Cellulose (E462) is derived from plant sources.

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