Named ingredient
Is Maltitol halal?
A hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, usually from wheat or corn maltose. The polyol itself is plant-route; E965 already carries the additive row. Syrups may include other polyols.
A hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, usually from wheat or corn maltose. The polyol itself is plant-route; E965 already carries the additive row. Syrups may include other polyols.
What the sources say
A hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, usually from wheat or corn maltose. The polyol itself is plant-route; E965 already carries the additive row. Syrups may include other polyols.
What to ask the manufacturer
A recognised halal mark or a vegan declaration can settle this instead. If you email the brand, send one specific question:
For Maltitol in this product: is the source plant, synthetic, or animal? If animal, which species and slaughter method?
Quick facts
| Name | Maltitol |
|---|---|
| Also on labels as | E965, maltitol syrup, hydrogenated maltose |
| Additive class | Named ingredient |
| Classification | Source-dependent |
| Last verified | 2026-09-16 |
Common questions
Is Maltitol halal?
Maltitol is classified as Source-dependent. A hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, usually from wheat or corn maltose. The polyol itself is plant-route; E965 already carries the additive row. Syrups may include other polyols.
Is Maltitol halal or haram?
On the evidence cited on this page, Maltitol is source-dependent. Doubtful until the source is known (mashbooh) Every position is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a link, so you can verify it directly.
What else is Maltitol called on ingredient labels?
It can appear as: E965, maltitol syrup, hydrogenated maltose.
Why isn't there a single yes/no answer for Maltitol?
Because the ruling depends on information the label does not carry — the source material, the production route, or which scholarly position you follow. This page shows each named position with a link so you can check it yourself.
Where does this page's information come from?
Every position on this page is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a direct link, listed under 'What the sources say'. Muttoo aggregates and cites; it does not issue rulings.
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