E968

Also known as: Erythritol

Halal

A sugar alcohol sweetener produced by fermenting plant sugars; halal.

Why?

Erythritol is a sugar alcohol sweetener produced by fermenting plant-derived sugars (typically corn starch) with yeast. 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.