Glazing agent, gas or sweetener
Is E968 (Erythritol) 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 E968 in this product: is the source plant, synthetic, or animal? If animal, which species and slaughter method?
The detail
Tried https://sanha.org.za/2009/12/13/e968-erythritol/ on 2026-10-02. The host did not resolve and the fetch was empty, so no SANHA quote was filed and the label was not upgraded. Opened https://ifanca.org/resources/halal-shoppers-guide-to-ingredients/ the same evening. The 21 September 2011 guide names ingredients to avoid or investigate and lists E-numbers in the 304–570 range. It does not name erythritol or E968. That absence is not a ruling.
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.
Erythritol is a sugar alcohol obtained either from cornstarch or fruit alcoholic fermentation
Halal. Sugar alcohol humectant. Produced by fermentation. Also used as a food sweetener — not intoxicating.
Quick facts
| E-number | E968 |
|---|---|
| Name | Erythritol |
| Also on labels as | erythritol (cosmetic), meso-erythritol, INS 968 |
| Additive class | Glazing agent, gas or sweetener |
| Classification | Insufficient evidence |
| External A/B source | None yet |
Common questions
Is E968 (Erythritol) halal?
Erythritol is classified as Insufficient evidence. Not classified. An older note called this halal or haram. That note is not the current label.
Is Erythritol halal or haram?
On the evidence cited on this page, Erythritol 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 Erythritol called on ingredient labels?
It can appear as: erythritol (cosmetic), meso-erythritol, INS 968.
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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