Is E441 (Gelatine) halal?

Usually not, unless the label states a halal source or the pack carries a halal certifier's logo. Made from animal skin and bones, often pork. Only halal if the label says halal beef, fish or certified gelatine.

What E441 is used for

Gelatine is used as a thickener / gelling agent. On Australian labels it usually appears by its function and number, for example "thickener (441)", without the letter E.

How to tell if it's halal

Only buy products with this ingredient if the pack carries a halal logo from a recognised certifier, or the label names a halal source such as beef gelatine from halal slaughter or fish gelatine.

Products in our directory that contain it

Allen's Snakes Alive 200g: contains haram ingredient
Pascall Pink and White Marshmallows 280g: contains haram ingredient
Haribo Goldbears 400g: contains haram ingredient
Haribo halal range: halal certified
The Natural Confectionery Co. Jelly Babies 220g: contains haram ingredient
Darrell Lea Allsorts Liquorice 270g: contains haram ingredient
Mentos Mint multipack 112g: check the pack

Check a label with E441

Paste the full ingredient list into our label checker. It flags E441 along with every other additive that needs a second look.