E441: Gelatine

What it does

Gels and thickens (sweets, desserts, capsules).

What it is made from

Made from the skin, bones or connective tissue of pigs, cattle or fish.

Allergies and diets

• Animal-derived Made from animal products (not vegetarian or vegan).
• Not pescetarian Made from meat or slaughter by-products (not pescetarian).
• Not vegetarian Made from meat, fish or slaughter by-products (not vegetarian).
• Not vegan Made from animals, milk, egg or honey (not vegan).
• Fish? Can be made from fish.

In the EU gelatine is treated as a food rather than an additive, so it is normally written "gelatine" and not E441. Not vegetarian or vegan.

General information, not medical advice. Sources differ between manufacturers: check the label or ask the maker.

Thickeners, gelling agents and gums

• E400 Alginic acid
• E401 Sodium alginate
• E402 Potassium alginate
• E403 Ammonium alginate
• E404 Calcium alginate
• E405 Propane-1,2-diol alginate
• E406 Agar
• E407 Carrageenan
• E407a Processed eucheuma seaweed
• E410 Locust bean gum
• E412 Guar gum
• E413 Tragacanth

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