E-code guide
E959Neohesperidine DC
HalalSweetener
E959

Neohesperidine DC

Sweetener

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

E959 is neohesperidine dihydrochalcone, a sweetener derived from citrus peel, used in beverages and confectionery. SANHA classifies E959 as halal. It is plant-derived.

Common questions

Is E959 halal?

Neohesperidine DC (E959) is classified halal. SANHA classifies it as halal.

What is E959 made from?

Neohesperidine DC (E959) 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.