E965

Also known as: Maltitol

Halal

A sugar alcohol sweetener made from starch; halal.

Why?

Maltitol is a sugar alcohol used as a low-calorie sweetener, produced by hydrogenating maltose derived from starch (typically corn or wheat). It is considered halal.

References

  • General consensus of major halal certification bodies (e.g. IFANCA, JAKIM, HFA)

Last reviewed: 2026-09-08

This is informational guidance only, not a certified halal determination. Always consult an official halal certification body for certainty.