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A thickener extracted from brown seaweed; halal.

Why?

Sodium alginate is a thickening and gelling agent extracted from the cell walls of brown seaweed. As a plant (algae)-derived ingredient, it is considered halal.

References

• General consensus of major halal certification bodies (e.g. IFANCA, JAKIM, HFA)

Last reviewed: 2026-09-08

This is informational guidance only, not a certified halal determination. Always consult an official halal certification body for certainty.