What is E907?
E907 is Hydrogenated poly-1-decene, a food additive used as a glazing agent. Made synthetically, so there is no animal, pork or alcohol source.
Also written as: INS 907, E-907, E 907. INS is the international numbering system used outside Europe, including on labels in Asia, Australia and the Middle East.
What to do
No action needed for this additive. Check the rest of the ingredient list, and remember that meat products still need proper halal slaughter.
Is E907 vegetarian or vegan?
Yes. E907 (Hydrogenated poly-1-decene) is normally made from plant, mineral, microbial or synthetic sources, so it is suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
Why we classify it this way
Halal Made synthetically, so there is no animal, pork or alcohol source.
Basis: No concern found. Made from plants, minerals, fermentation or synthesis, or from a permitted animal product. Nothing in normal production raises a pork, alcohol, insect or slaughter question.
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Classification audited 3 November 2026. It has not been reviewed by a scholar. How classifications work · Suggest a correction
Frequently asked questions
Is E907 halal?
E907 (Hydrogenated poly-1-decene) is halal. Made synthetically, so there is no animal, pork or alcohol source.
What is E907 made from?
Synthetic.
What is E907 used for?
E907 is used as a glazing agent, typically in sweets, chocolates, fruit coatings and tablets.
What should I do if a product contains E907?
No action needed for this additive. Check the rest of the ingredient list, and remember that meat products still need proper halal slaughter.
Is E907 vegetarian or vegan?
Yes. E907 (Hydrogenated poly-1-decene) is normally made from plant, mineral, microbial or synthetic sources, so it is suitable for vegetarians and vegans.