Reason: Used to maintain consistency in food products.
Uses: stabilizers
e460
Status: MASHBOOH
Reason: E460 refers to microcrystalline cellulose, which can be derived from plant cellulose but may also be processed in ways that are not clearly defined, making its halal status uncertain without specific sourcing information.
e466
Status: HALAL
Reason: Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, derived from plant cellulose.
Uses: thickener in sauces, dressings
e407
Status: MASHBOOH
Reason: E407, also known as carrageenan, is derived from red seaweed and is generally considered halal, but its processing and potential cross-contamination with haram substances can make its status uncertain.