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 record1says 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.