Glazing agent, gas or sweetener
Is E966 (Lactitol) halal?
Source-dependent. May be derived from halal (plant/synthetic) or haram (animal) sources. Verify with the manufacturer or look for halal certification.
Source-dependent. May be derived from halal (plant/synthetic) or haram (animal) sources. Verify with the manufacturer or look for halal certification.
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 E966 in this product: is the source plant, synthetic, or animal? If animal, which species and slaughter method?
Source
A sugar alcohol, Halal if obtained from Halal whey or lactose. If animal rennet is used to make whey and lactose then lactitol is not 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.
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 E966 in this product: is the source plant, synthetic, or animal? If animal, which species and slaughter method?
Quick facts
| E-number | E966 |
|---|---|
| Name | Lactitol |
| Additive class | Glazing agent, gas or sweetener |
| Classification | Source-dependent |
| External A/B source | None yet |
Common questions
Is E966 (Lactitol) halal?
Lactitol is classified as Source-dependent. Source-dependent. May be derived from halal (plant/synthetic) or haram (animal) sources. Verify with the manufacturer or look for halal certification.
Is Lactitol halal or haram?
On the evidence cited on this page, Lactitol 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.
Why isn't there a single yes/no answer for E966?
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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