Is E961 halal?
The halal status of E961 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 E961?
Neotame. Sweetener
Where does E961 come from?
E961 is obtained from plant, mineral or synthetic sources, so it raises no animal-derivation concern on its own.
| Function | Sweetener |
|---|---|
| Is E961 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. |
E961 is identified internationally as Codex/INS 961.
EU approval: No.
Vegetarian status: Vegetarian status unknown.
How this verdict was reached
We do not hold enough verified information about E961 to classify it. Rather than guess, this page says so.
What this is based on
Frequently asked questions
Is E961 halal?
The halal status of E961 is not clearly established.
Where does E961 come from?
E961 is obtained from plant, mineral or synthetic sources, so it raises no animal-derivation concern on its own.
How does E961 relate to Codex/INS numbering and regional food-safety rules?
E961 is identified internationally as Codex/INS 961. EU approval: No. Vegetarian status: Vegetarian status unknown.
How this verdict was reached
We do not hold enough verified information about E961 to classify it. Rather than guess, this page says so.
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