Glazing agent, gas or sweetener
Is E960 (Steviol Glycosides) halal?
Not classified. An older note called this halal or haram. That note is not the current label.
Not classified. An older note called this halal or haram. That note is not the current label.
What we know
The name is in the catalogue so you can find it. There is not enough evidence to classify.
What we don’t know
No external A or B source (certifier or scholarly page) is on file yet.
Why it matters
Not enough reliable source evidence to classify
What to verify
For E960 in this product: is the source plant, synthetic, or animal? If animal, which species and slaughter method?
Source
A natural sweetener extracted from stevia plant leaves, 200-400x sweeter than sugar. Plant-derived, no animal ingredients.
This is the old table line. It is not the current label. The verified label was withdrawn because that table is not an external grade A or B source on this row.
Quick facts
| E-number | E960 |
|---|---|
| Name | Steviol Glycosides |
| Also on labels as | E960a, E960c, E960d, steviol glycosides from stevia, steviol glycosides from fermentation, enzymatically produced steviol glycosides |
| Additive class | Glazing agent, gas or sweetener |
| Classification | Insufficient evidence |
| External A/B source | None yet |
Common questions
Is E960 (Steviol Glycosides) halal?
Steviol Glycosides is classified as Insufficient evidence. Not classified. An older note called this halal or haram. That note is not the current label.
Is Steviol Glycosides halal or haram?
On the evidence cited on this page, Steviol Glycosides 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 Steviol Glycosides called on ingredient labels?
It can appear as: E960a, E960c, E960d, steviol glycosides from stevia, steviol glycosides from fermentation, enzymatically produced steviol glycosides.
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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