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Typical source

Animal collagen (often pork)

Plain-language explanation

E428, or gelatine, is a protein derived from collagen found in animal skin, bones, and connective tissues, used as a gelling agent in foods like marshmallows and jelly. Its halal status depends entirely on its source, as it is only considered halal if extracted from halal-certified animals slaughtered according to Islamic law. Major halal certification bodies like JAKIM, MUI, MUIS, ESMA, and HFA unanimously classify gelatine from porcine sources or non-halal slaughtered animals as haram, while gelatine from halal sources is permissible.