Glazing agent, gas or sweetener

Is E950 (Acesulphame Potassium/Sunett) halal?

Not classified. SANHA lists E950 acesulfame K as halaal, source synthetic chemical. That citation is on the page. The Muttoo label was not upgraded.

UnverifiedNot enough reliable source evidence to classify

Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1). SANHA’s 2009 E950 page still says Status: Halaal. The label stays insufficient-evidence. The old desk note is not the current ruling.

What we know

Named sources are on this page. Classification: Insufficient evidence.

What we don’t know

See the sources for the limits of each position.

Why it matters

Not enough reliable source evidence to classify

What to verify

For E950 in this product: is the source plant, synthetic, or animal? If animal, which species and slaughter method?

What the sources say

Grade C cards are the old notes. They are not the current label. A later grade A or B citation is dated on its own card.

Yes — E950 (Acesulphame Potassium / Sunett) is generally considered halal.

Verified Halal Potassium salt of 6-methyl-1,2,3-oxathiazin-4(3H)-1,2,2-dioxide EcodeHalalCheck (secondary aggregator · grade C: secondary reference · accessed 2026-08-21)

Name: Acesulfame K Status: Halaal Source: synthetic chemical.

Halaal SANHA additive table lists E950 as halaal. Health code on the page is red and is not a shariah condition. Not a factory or brand certificate. Muttoo label not upgraded. Live host did not resolve from the desk network on 2026-10-03; the same lines were on the retrieved page text and on the 2025-07-10 Wayback copy. South African National Halaal Authority (SANHA) (primary certifier ruling · grade A: primary source · accessed 2026-10-03)

Quick facts

E-number	E950
Name	Acesulphame Potassium/Sunett
Also on labels as	Ace-K, acesulfame K, acesulfame potassium, Sunett, INS 950, acetosulfam
Additive class	Glazing agent, gas or sweetener
Classification	Insufficient evidence
Source last accessed	2026-10-03

Common questions

Is E950 (Acesulphame Potassium/Sunett) halal?

Acesulphame Potassium/Sunett is classified as Insufficient evidence. Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1). SANHA’s 2009 E950 page still says Status: Halaal. The label stays insufficient-evidence. The old desk note is not the current ruling.

Is Acesulphame Potassium/Sunett halal or haram?

On the evidence cited on this page, Acesulphame Potassium/Sunett is insufficient evidence. Not enough reliable source evidence to classify Every position is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a link, so you can verify it directly.

What else is Acesulphame Potassium/Sunett called on ingredient labels?

It can appear as: Ace-K, acesulfame K, acesulfame potassium, Sunett, INS 950, acetosulfam.

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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