E967 Xylitol: Halal or Haram?
Halal
A sweetener with a strong cooling effect, known from dental gum. E967 (Xylitol) is Halal.
Why it is Halal
Produced from birch or maize fibre.
Where you meet it
Chewing gum, mints, sugar-free sweets, toothpaste.
What to do in the shop
Nothing special to do for E967 itself. Read the rest of the list: a product is only as clear as its least clear ingredient.
A status here describes the additive in general, and a specific product can be different. The same number can be made from plant or animal material depending on the manufacturer, and the label does not say which.
Questions people ask
Is E967 Halal?
Yes. E967 (Xylitol) is Halal: it raises no animal-source question. The rest of the ingredient list still decides the product.
What is E967 made from?
Produced from birch or maize fibre.
Related additives
- E965 Maltitol · Halal
- E960 Steviol glycosides · Halal
- E955 Sucralose · Halal
Check a product, not just a number
An additive's status describes the additive in general. What matters is the whole ingredient list on the packet in your hand.
This is information, not a fatwa. These statuses combine published scholarly positions with ingredient analysis, and they can be incomplete or out of date. For anything that matters, confirm with the manufacturer and with a qualified authority.