Is Pregelatinised Starch halal?
Pregelatinised Starch is classified halal for halal use with High confidence. Corn or potato starch that has been chemically and/or mechanically processed to swell in cold water; used as a tablet binder, disintegrant, and dry-flow filler. Plant-derived; halal.
Excipient (binder/disintegrant) · Confidence: High
Also known as: pregelatinized starch, modified starch (cold-water dispersible)
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What it is
Corn or potato starch that has been chemically and/or mechanically processed to swell in cold water; used as a tablet binder, disintegrant, and dry-flow filler.
Why it's here
Holds tablets together while letting them break apart predictably in the stomach.
Why it may matter
Plant-derived; halal.
Common sources
- Corn
- Potato
- Tapioca
Reason codes
plantDerived
Evidence & citations1
AuditCommon questions
- Is Pregelatinised Starch halal?
- RxHalal currently classifies Pregelatinised Starch as HALAL (High confidence). Plant-derived; halal. This is information only — not a fatwa or medical advice.
- What is Pregelatinised Starch used for in medicines?
- Corn or potato starch that has been chemically and/or mechanically processed to swell in cold water; used as a tablet binder, disintegrant, and dry-flow filler. Holds tablets together while letting them break apart predictably in the stomach.
- What are common sources of Pregelatinised Starch?
- Common sources include: Corn; Potato; Tapioca. Manufacturers often do not disclose which source is used.
Medicines using this excipient
3 total0 halal3 uncertain0 concern
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Where this excipient turns up across RxHalal's tracked treatment categories.