Is E960 halal?
The halal status of E960 is not clearly established.
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 E960?
Stevioside. Sweetener
Where does E960 come from?
E960 is obtained from plant, mineral or synthetic sources, so it raises no animal-derivation concern on its own.
| Function | Sweetener |
|---|---|
| Is E960 vegetarian? | Vegetarian status unknown |
| Approved in the EU | No |
| Food-safety regulator | U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food safety only — not a halal authority. |
E960 is identified internationally as Codex/INS 960.
EU approval: No.
Vegetarian status: Vegetarian status unknown.
Products containing E960
Products in our database that list E960 among their ingredients:
- Activia — Activia, Danone (Haram)
- Special K Chocolate Almond — Kellogg's (Halal)
- açaí blueberry pomegranate — vitaminwater (Halal)
- Chocolate Nutrition Shake — fairlife (Halal)
- Rainbow Twist Sports Hydration — BioSteel (Halal)
- BEANZ in a rich tomato sauce — Heinz (Halal)
- Tomato Ketchup 50% weniger Zucker & Salz — Heinz (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- Tomato ketchup — Heinz (Halal)
- Organic Raspberry Lemonade Kombucha — Remedy (Halal)
- Tomato Ketchup Less Sugar & Salt — Heinz (Halal)
- Chocolate negro 0% azúcares añadidos 85% cacao — Hacendado (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- Organic Kombucha Raspberry Lemonade — Remedy (Halal)
How this verdict was reached
We do not hold enough verified information about E960 to classify it. Rather than guess, this page says so.
What this is based on
Frequently asked questions
Is E960 halal?
The halal status of E960 is not clearly established.
Where does E960 come from?
E960 is obtained from plant, mineral or synthetic sources, so it raises no animal-derivation concern on its own.
How does E960 relate to Codex/INS numbering and regional food-safety rules?
E960 is identified internationally as Codex/INS 960. EU approval: No. Vegetarian status: Vegetarian status unknown.
How this verdict was reached
We do not hold enough verified information about E960 to classify it. Rather than guess, this page says so.
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