E406 — Agar
No concern
E406 (Agar) raises no animal-source question. A gelling agent from seaweed — a plant alternative to gelatine.
Why it raises no question
Seaweed-derived, with no animal question.
Where you meet it
Vegan jellies, desserts, confectionery.
What to do in the shop
Nothing special to do for E406 itself. Read the rest of the list: a product is only as clear as its least clear ingredient.
A status here describes the additive in general — a specific product can be different. The same number can be made from plant or animal material depending on the manufacturer, and the label does not say which.
Questions people ask
Is E406 halal?
E406 (Agar) raises no animal-source question, so on its own it is not a problem. The rest of the ingredient list still decides the product.
What is E406 made from?
Seaweed-derived, with no animal question.
Related additives
- E410 — Locust bean gum · No concern
- E415 — Xanthan gum · No concern
- E392 — Rosemary extract · No concern
Check a product, not just a number
An additive's status describes the additive in general. What matters is the whole ingredient list on the packet in your hand.
This is information, not a fatwa. These statuses combine published scholarly positions with ingredient analysis, and they can be incomplete or out of date. For anything that matters, confirm with the manufacturer and with a qualified authority.