E466

A plant-cellulose-based thickener; halal.

Why?

Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), also called cellulose gum, is a thickener and stabilizer derived from plant cellulose (typically wood pulp or cotton). It has no animal origin and 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.