Maltitol

Sugar alcohol sweetener

MUIS classifies as doubtful; SANHA classifies as halal.

Based on 2 cited authorities. Confidence: medium.

What authorities say

2 authorities on record

1says Doubtful1says Halal

Saying Doubtful1 of 2

MUIS

MUIS Food Additive Listing (2016): Derived from starches, which originate from many different sources, and broken down by enzymes and water to form glucose, oligosaccharides, followed by maltitol and sorbitol (E420).

Saying Halal1 of 2

SANHA

Status: Halaal

Why this verdict

E965 is maltitol, a sugar alcohol made from maltose derived from plant starch, used as a bulk sweetener in sugar-free confectionery and baked goods. SANHA classifies E965 as halal and lists the source as maltose and glucose. MUIS marks E965 as syubhah, noting it is derived from starches broken down by enzymes and water into glucose, then maltitol and sorbitol. On SANHA’s classification, E965 is halal.

Common questions

Is E965 halal?

Maltitol (E965) is classified halal. MUIS classifies it as doubtful; SANHA classifies it as halal.

What is E965 made from?

Maltitol (E965) is derived from plant sources.

Based on 2 cited authorities. Verdict may be revised as more positions are added.