Glazing agent, gas or sweetener
Is E965 (Hydrogenated Glucose Syrup) halal?
E965 (Hydrogenated Glucose Syrup) has a doubtful status — its source can vary, so verify before consuming.
E965 (Hydrogenated Glucose Syrup) has a doubtful status — its source can vary, so verify before consuming.
What we know
Muttoo currently shows this as Source-dependent from a desk note. That is not a certifier ruling.
What we don’t know
No external A or B source (certifier or scholarly page) is on file yet. The pack in your hand does not, by itself, name the raw material or process.
Why it matters
Doubtful until the source is known (mashbooh)
What to verify
For E965 in this product: is the source plant, synthetic, or animal? If animal, which species and slaughter method?
Source
E965 (Hydrogenated Glucose Syrup) has a doubtful status — its source can vary, so verify before consuming.
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.
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 E965 in this product: is the source plant, synthetic, or animal? If animal, which species and slaughter method?
Quick facts
| E-number | E965 |
|---|---|
| Name | Hydrogenated Glucose Syrup |
| Also on labels as | E965(i), E965(ii), E965i, E965ii, maltitol, maltitol syrup |
| Additive class | Glazing agent, gas or sweetener |
| Classification | Source-dependent |
| External A/B source | None yet |
Common questions
Is E965 (Hydrogenated Glucose Syrup) halal?
Hydrogenated Glucose Syrup is classified as Source-dependent. E965 (Hydrogenated Glucose Syrup) has a doubtful status — its source can vary, so verify before consuming.
Is Hydrogenated Glucose Syrup halal or haram?
On the evidence cited on this page, Hydrogenated Glucose Syrup 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 Hydrogenated Glucose Syrup called on ingredient labels?
It can appear as: E965(i), E965(ii), E965i, E965ii, maltitol, maltitol syrup.
Why isn't there a single yes/no answer for E965?
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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