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E-number E406 · Emulsifiers & thickeners
Agar
Halal
- Typical source
- Red seaweed
- Plain-language explanation
- Agar, also known as agar-agar, is a jelly-like substance extracted from red seaweed, making it a plant-based ingredient. Since it is derived from seaweed, it is universally considered halal by all major certification bodies like JAKIM, MUI, and MUIS. Its halal status does not depend on the source because it is not an animal product, and it is commonly used as a vegetarian alternative to gelatin.