Glazing agent, gas or sweetener
Is E967 (Xylitol) halal?
Not classified. SANHA lists E967 xylitol as halaal, source synthetic from plant xylose or xylan. That citation is on the page. The Muttoo label was not upgraded.
Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1). SANHA’s 2009 E967 page was opened on 2026-10-02 and 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 E967 in this product: is the source plant, synthetic, or animal? If animal, which species and slaughter method?
The detail
Opened https://sanha.org.za/2009/12/13/e967-xylitol/ on 2026-10-02. The page still says Name: Xylitol, Status: Halaal, Source: sythetic from xylose or xylan from plants. Health code on the page is green and is not a shariah condition. Not a certificate for a gum, mint, or toothpaste pack. Label not upgraded.
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 — E967 (Xylitol) is generally considered halal.
Listed under HALAL: Grain and Plant based Ingredients in the World of Islam food ingredient list.
Name: Xylitol Status: Halaal Source: sythetic from xylose or xylan from plants.
Quick facts
| E-number | E967 |
|---|---|
| Name | Xylitol |
| Also on labels as | D-xylitol, xyliton, xylite, INS 967 |
| Additive class | Glazing agent, gas or sweetener |
| Classification | Insufficient evidence |
| Source last accessed | 2026-10-02 |
Common questions
Is E967 (Xylitol) halal?
Xylitol is classified as Insufficient evidence. Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1). SANHA’s 2009 E967 page was opened on 2026-10-02 and still says Status: Halaal. The label stays insufficient-evidence. The old desk note is not the current ruling.
Is Xylitol halal or haram?
On the evidence cited on this page, Xylitol 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 Xylitol called on ingredient labels?
It can appear as: D-xylitol, xyliton, xylite, INS 967.
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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