Emulsifier, thickener or gelling agent
Is E1405 (Enzyme-treated Starch) halal?
E1405 (Enzyme-treated Starch) has a doubtful status — its source can vary, so verify before consuming.
E1405 (Enzyme-treated Starch) has a doubtful status — its source can vary, so verify before consuming.
Source
E1405 (Enzyme-treated Starch) has a doubtful status — its source can vary, so verify before consuming.
Classification as published in the Halal Authority India food ingredient numbers reference, the additive table used by halal certifiers across South Asia. Cross-checked against the IFANCA Halal Shopper's Guide.
Quick facts
| E-number | E1405 |
|---|---|
| Name | Enzyme-treated Starch |
| Additive class | Emulsifier, thickener or gelling agent |
| Classification | Source-dependent |
| Last verified | 2026-08-21 |
Common questions
Is E1405 (Enzyme-treated Starch) halal?
Enzyme-treated Starch is classified as Source-dependent. E1405 (Enzyme-treated Starch) has a doubtful status — its source can vary, so verify before consuming.
Is Enzyme-treated Starch halal or haram?
On the evidence cited on this page, Enzyme-treated Starch is source-dependent. Doubtful until the source is known (mashbooh) Every position is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a link, so you can verify it directly.
Why isn't there a single yes/no answer for E1405?
Because the ruling depends on information the label does not carry — the source material, the production route, or which scholarly position you follow. This page shows each named position with a link so you can check it yourself.
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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