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E-number E417 · Emulsifiers & thickeners
Tara gum
Halal
- Typical source
- Tara tree seeds
- Plain-language explanation
- E417, also known as Tara gum, is a natural thickening agent extracted from the seeds of the Tara tree, which grows in South America. It is a plant-based ingredient and is considered halal by major certification bodies like JAKIM, MUI, and MUIS as its source is not from animals. You can generally consider Tara gum to be halal without concern for its origin.