E428 — Gelatine

Not halal

E428 (Gelatine) is not halal. A gelling protein made by boiling animal skin, bone and connective tissue.

Why it is not halal

It is animal by definition. Unless the source is verified halal it cannot be treated as permissible — and pork gelatine is prohibited outright. Even a 'halal gelatine' claim needs its certificate checked.

Where you meet it

Gummy sweets, marshmallows, mousses, capsule shells.

What to do in the shop

Put it back, or look for a version that names a halal source. E428 is not a borderline case you can read around.

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 E428 halal?

No. E428 (Gelatine) is not halal. It is animal by definition. Unless the source is verified halal it cannot be treated as permissible — and pork gelatine is prohibited outright. Even a 'halal gelatine' claim needs its certificate checked.

What can I look for instead?

A product that names a halal source for it, or one that leaves it out.

Related additives

E441 — Gelatine · Not halal
E431 — Polyoxyethylene stearate · Needs verification
E432 — Polysorbate 20 · Needs verification

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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 These statuses combine published scholarly positions with ingredient analysis, and they can be incomplete or out of date.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.