Emulsifier, thickener or gelling agent
Is E420 (E420 Sorbitol) halal?
Halal
Halal
What we know
Named sources are on this page. Classification: Verified halal.
What we don’t know
This is not a factory audit and not a product certificate.
Why it matters
Permissible — origin and process documented
What to verify
For E420 in this product: is the fat from plant oil, synthetic, or animal? If animal, which species and was it slaughtered as halal?
Source
Halal
Classification as published in the Halal Authority India food ingredient numbers reference, the additive table used by halal certifiers across South Asia. Cross-checked against the IFANCA Halal Shopper's Guide.
Quick facts
| E-number | E420 |
|---|---|
| Name | E420 Sorbitol |
| Also on labels as | E420(i), E420(ii), E420i, E420ii, sorbitol syrup, E420(i) sorbitol |
| Additive class | Emulsifier, thickener or gelling agent |
| Classification | Verified halal |
| Source last accessed | 2026-08-21 |
Common questions
Is E420 (E420 Sorbitol) halal?
E420 Sorbitol is classified as Verified halal. Halal
Is E420 Sorbitol halal or haram?
On the evidence cited on this page, E420 Sorbitol is verified halal. Permissible — origin and process documented Every position is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a link, so you can verify it directly.
What else is E420 Sorbitol called on ingredient labels?
It can appear as: E420(i), E420(ii), E420i, E420ii, sorbitol syrup, E420(i) sorbitol.
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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