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Generally halal
E440 (Pectin) is a plant-based gelling agent extracted from fruit, so it is generally considered halal — and is a common halal alternative to gelatine.
Pectin is a natural carbohydrate found in fruit, extracted mainly from citrus peel and apple pomace. It sets jams and jellies and is widely used to thicken and stabilise foods. Because it is plant-derived, it is a popular halal and vegetarian alternative to gelatine.
Extracted from fruit (citrus peel, apple pomace) with hot acidified water, then purified and dried. No animal-derived material.
Pectin is extracted from fruit and involves no animal-derived material, so it is generally classified as halal. It is one of the standard plant-based substitutes for gelatine in jellies and gummy-style sweets. As always, the finished product still needs its own verification.
It may be found in — this does not mean every product below contains it.
PectinE440Fruit pectinGelling agent (E440)INS number: 440
Ingredient guidance is not certification. Verify the finished product on the MUIS HalalSG register or with the manufacturer.
Check MUIS HalalSGSources: EFSA, FAO/WHO, MUIS · Last reviewed: July 2026 · This guidance is not certification.
Yes — pectin is extracted from fruit with no animal-derived material, so it is generally considered halal. It is a common halal alternative to gelatine.
No. Gelatine is animal-derived; pectin is a plant (fruit) gelling agent and is often used as a halal, vegetarian substitute.
'Pectin', 'E440' or 'Fruit pectin'.
Humble Halal methodology: we classify additives by their common origin, not by any specific product. A generally-halal ingredient does not make a finished product halal-certified. This page is general guidance, not certification or religious/legal advice — always verify the complete product. Last reviewed July 2026.