Is E951 halal?
E951 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 E951?
Aspartame. Sweetener
Where does E951 come from?
E951 is obtained from plant, mineral or synthetic sources, so it raises no animal-derivation concern on its own.
| Function | Sweetener |
|---|---|
| Is E951 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. |
E951 is identified internationally as Codex/INS 951.
EU approval: Yes.
Vegetarian status: Suitable for vegetarians.
Products containing E951
Products in our database that list E951 among their ingredients:
- Coca-Cola Zero Sugar — Coca-Cola (Halal)
- Diet Pepsi — Pepsi (Halal)
- Diet Coke — Coca-Cola (Halal)
- Spearmint Gum — Excel (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- Winterfresh Gum — Excel, Wrigley's (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- Fromage Blanc Fraise Citron Very — Nestlé (Halal)
- Pro+ Fromage Blanc Saveur Stracciatella — Nestlé (Halal)
- Pepsi Max — Pepsi, Pepsi Max, Pepsi zero, PepsiCo (Halal)
- Coca-Cola Zero — Coca Cola (Halal)
- Coca-Cola Zero — Coca-Cola (Halal)
- coca cola zero 1,25L — Coca-Cola, Coke ZÉRO® (Halal)
- coca cola zero — Cocacola (Halal)
How this verdict was reached
E951 is made from plant or mineral raw materials, with no animal input.
What this is based on
Frequently asked questions
Is E951 halal?
E951 is generally considered halal.
Where does E951 come from?
E951 is obtained from plant, mineral or synthetic sources, so it raises no animal-derivation concern on its own.
How does E951 relate to Codex/INS numbering and regional food-safety rules?
E951 is identified internationally as Codex/INS 951. EU approval: Yes. Vegetarian status: Suitable for vegetarians.
How this verdict was reached
E951 is made from plant or mineral raw materials, with no animal input.
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