Emulsifier, thickener or gelling agent

Is E1400 (Dextrin) halal?

Yes — E1400 (Dextrin) is generally considered halal.

HalalPermissible — origin and process documented

Yes — E1400 (Dextrin) is generally considered halal.

What the sources say

Yes — E1400 (Dextrin) is generally considered halal.

Verified Halal May be produced by the dry heating of unmodified starch or in the presence of acids and buffers. Starches used are mainly from corn (maize) and tapioca EcodeHalalCheck (secondary aggregator · grade C: secondary reference · accessed 2026-08-21)

An emulsifying, sizing, and thickening agent.

Verified Halal An emulsifying, sizing, and thickening agent. Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago (CIOGC) (certifier / community organization guidance · grade B: certifier guidance · accessed 2026-08-21)

A short-chain polysaccharide derived from corn, rice, or potato starch. Plant-derived starch hydrolysate; halal.

Verified Halal A short-chain polysaccharide derived from corn, rice, or potato starch. Plant-derived starch hydrolysate; halal. RxHalal (secondary aggregator · grade C: secondary reference · accessed 2026-08-21)

Quick facts

E-number	E1400
Name	Dextrin
Also on labels as	Maltodextrin, modified food starch (partial)
Additive class	Emulsifier, thickener or gelling agent
Classification	Verified halal
Last verified	2026-08-21

Common questions

Is E1400 (Dextrin) halal?

Dextrin is classified as Verified halal. Yes — E1400 (Dextrin) is generally considered halal.

Is Dextrin halal or haram?

On the evidence cited on this page, Dextrin is verified halal. Permissible — origin and process documented Every position is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a link, so you can verify it directly.

What else is Dextrin called on ingredient labels?

It can appear as: Maltodextrin, modified food starch (partial).

Where does this page's information come from?

Every position on this page is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a direct link, listed under 'What the sources say'. Muttoo aggregates and cites; it does not issue rulings.

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