Is Potassium Alginate (E402) Halal?

MUIS lists E402 (Potassium Alginate) as halal. It is derived from plant material and its normal production involves no animal-derived ingredients. The status applies to the additive itself; the finished product still needs its other ingredients checked.

Potassium alginate is the potassium salt of alginic acid, used as a thickener, stabiliser and gelling agent. It is sometimes preferred in low-sodium formulations.

• ice cream
• fruit drinks
• low-sodium dairy products

• E402 on its own is not a reason to avoid a product.
• The finished product still needs its other ingredients checked — look for a halal certification logo (MUIS, JAKIM, MUI, HMC or similar) when in doubt.
• Halal status here follows the MUIS food additive listing; rulings can differ between certification bodies.

sodium alginate (E401), alginic acid (E400), carrageenan (E407)

E402 (Potassium Alginate) is halal for Muslims according to the MUIS food additive listing. Potassium alginate is the potassium salt of alginic acid, used as a thickener, stabiliser and gelling agent.

Potassium alginate is the potassium salt of alginic acid, used as a thickener, stabiliser and gelling agent. It is sometimes preferred in low-sodium formulations.

E402 is commonly found in ice cream, fruit drinks, and low-sodium dairy products.