E-code guide
E469Enzymatically Hydrolysed CMC
HalalThickener
E469

Enzymatically Hydrolysed CMC

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

Why this verdict

E469 is enzymatically hydrolysed carboxymethyl cellulose, a thickener and stabiliser made from plant cellulose, used in processed foods. SANHA classifies E469 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 E469 halal?

Enzymatically Hydrolysed CMC (E469) is classified halal. SANHA classifies it as halal.

What is E469 made from?

Enzymatically Hydrolysed CMC (E469) 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.