E-code guide
E953Isomalt
HalalSweetener
E953

Isomalt

Sweetener/bulking agent

SANHA classifies this as halal.
Based on 1 cited authority. Confidence: medium.

What authorities say

1 authority on record
1says Halal
Saying Halal1 of 1

Why this verdict

E953 is isomalt, a sugar alcohol made from beet sugar, used as a bulk sweetener in sugar-free confectionery. SANHA classifies E953 as halal. It is plant-derived.

Common questions

Is E953 halal?

Isomalt (E953) is classified halal. SANHA classifies it as halal.

What is E953 made from?

Isomalt (E953) is derived from plant sources.

Only SANHA has a published position on this additive. The verdict is provisional until more authorities weigh in.
Last reviewed by the HalalHQ research team in May 2026.
E953 Isomalt: Halal | HalalHQ E-code guide