Xylitol

Sugar alcohol sweetener

SANHA and MUIS all classify this as halal.

Based on 2 cited authorities. Confidence: medium.

What authorities say

2 authorities on record

2say Halal

Saying Halal2 of 2

SANHA

Status: Halaal

MUIS

MUIS Food Additive Listing (2016): Commercially produced as a waste product of the pulp industry.

Why this verdict

E967 is xylitol, a sugar alcohol made from plant materials such as birch and corn, used as a sweetener in sugar-free gum and confectionery. SANHA and MUIS both classify E967 as halal. MUIS notes it is commercially produced as a by-product of the pulp industry. E967 is halal.

Common questions

Is E967 halal?

Xylitol (E967) is classified halal. SANHA and MUIS classify it as halal.

What is E967 made from?

Xylitol (E967) is derived from plant sources.

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