Is E950 halal?
E950 is generally considered halal.
Automated classification, not a religious ruling. No scholar or certification body has reviewed this assessment — always check the product's own halal certification.
What is E950?
Acesulfame potassium. Sweetener
Where does E950 come from?
E950 is obtained from plant, mineral or synthetic sources, so it raises no animal-derivation concern on its own.
| Function | Sweetener |
|---|---|
| Is E950 vegetarian? | Suitable for vegetarians |
| Approved in the EU | Yes |
| Food-safety regulator | U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food safety only — not a halal authority. |
E950 is identified internationally as Codex/INS 950.
EU approval: Yes.
Vegetarian status: Suitable for vegetarians.
Products containing E950
Products in our database that list E950 among their ingredients:
- Light & Free mousse — Light & Free (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- Hipro citron — Danone (Halal)
- HiPro — Danone (Halal)
- Hippo Fraise — Danone (Halal)
- Hipro saveur coco — Hipro (Halal)
- Hipro banane saveur beurre de cacahuète — Danone (Halal)
- Coca-Cola Zero Sugar — Coca-Cola (Halal)
- Diet Pepsi — Pepsi (Halal)
- Spearmint Gum — Excel (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- Winterfresh Gum — Excel, Wrigley's (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- Diet Coke — Coca-Cola (Halal)
- Strawberry Watermelon Liquid Water Enhancer — MiO (Halal)
How this verdict was reached
E950 is made from plant or mineral raw materials, with no animal input.
What this is based on
Frequently asked questions
Is E950 halal?
E950 is generally considered halal.
Where does E950 come from?
E950 is obtained from plant, mineral or synthetic sources, so it raises no animal-derivation concern on its own.
How does E950 relate to Codex/INS numbering and regional food-safety rules?
E950 is identified internationally as Codex/INS 950. EU approval: Yes. Vegetarian status: Suitable for vegetarians.
How this verdict was reached
E950 is made from plant or mineral raw materials, with no animal input.
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