Thickeners & Gelling Agents — Complete E-Number Guide
Thickeners & Gelling Agents are food additives (E400–E499) that thicken and gel foods. Found in soups, sauces, yoghurts, jams and confectionery. Every additive below links to its full safety, vegan and halal breakdown.
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| E-Number | Name | Safety | Vegan | Halal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E400 | Alginic Acid | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E401 | Sodium Alginate | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E402 | Potassium Alginate | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E403 | Ammonium Alginate | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E404 | Calcium Alginate | Safe | Yes | Halal |
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| E405 | Propylene Glycol Alginate | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E406 | Agar | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E407 | Carrageenan | Some concerns | Yes | Halal |
| E410 | Locust Bean Gum | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E412 | Guar Gum | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E413 | Tragacanth | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E414 | Acacia Gum | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E415 | Xanthan Gum | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E416 | Karaya Gum | Safe | Yes | Halal |
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| E417 | Tara Gum | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E418 | Gellan Gum | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E425 | Konjac | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E426 | Soybean Hemicellulose | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E427 | Cassia Gum | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E440 | Pectins | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E461 | Methyl Cellulose | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E462 | Ethyl Cellulose | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E463 | Hydroxypropyl Cellulose | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E464 | Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E465 | Methyl Ethyl Cellulose | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E466 | Sodium Carboxy Methyl Cellulose | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E468 | Crosslinked Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E469 | Enzymatically Hydrolysed Carboxymethyl Cellulose | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E407a | Processed Eucheuma Seaweed | Some concerns | Yes | Halal |
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Data: Open Food Facts (ODbL) · EFSA