Sweetener
Is E960b (E960b Steviol glycosides from fermentation) halal?
A different manufacturing route from E960a (stevia leaf extract). The FSA 25 June 2026 list prints E960b as steviol glycosides from fermentation, next to E960a and E960c. The verified-halal label on E960a is not copied here. Insufficient evidence until a named A/B page covers this route.
A different manufacturing route from E960a (stevia leaf extract). The FSA 25 June 2026 list prints E960b as steviol glycosides from fermentation, next to E960a and E960c. The verified-halal label on E960a is not copied here. Insufficient evidence until a named A/B page covers this route.
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 E960b in this product: is the source plant, synthetic, or animal? If animal, which species and slaughter method?
The detail
E960c (enzymatic) and E960d (glucosylated, Northern Ireland) stay on their own rows. A stevia logo on a pack does not say which route.
What the sources say
E960b Steviol glycosides from fermentation
E960a leaf-extract verified-halal is a different route. No grade A/B certifier page was found for fermentation-produced steviol glycosides on this pass.
Where you will run into it
- soft drinks
- table-top sweeteners
- yogurts
How to check it yourself
Ask which E960 subtype is in the formula. Leaf extract is E960a. Fermentation is this row.
Quick facts
| E-number | E960b |
|---|---|
| Name | E960b Steviol glycosides from fermentation |
| Also on labels as | steviol glycosides from fermentation, E 960b, rebaudioside fermentation, fermented stevia glycosides |
| Additive class | Sweetener |
| Classification | Insufficient evidence |
| Source last accessed | 2026-10-01 |
Common questions
Is E960b (E960b Steviol glycosides from fermentation) halal?
E960b Steviol glycosides from fermentation is classified as Insufficient evidence. A different manufacturing route from E960a (stevia leaf extract). The FSA 25 June 2026 list prints E960b as steviol glycosides from fermentation, next to E960a and E960c. The verified-halal label on E960a is not copied here. Insufficient evidence until a named A/B page covers this route.
Is E960b Steviol glycosides from fermentation halal or haram?
On the evidence cited on this page, E960b Steviol glycosides from fermentation 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 E960b Steviol glycosides from fermentation called on ingredient labels?
It can appear as: steviol glycosides from fermentation, E 960b, rebaudioside fermentation, fermented stevia 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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