E-number database
Polyol sweeteners
Sorbitol, maltitol, xylitol, erythritol and cousins are Halal sugar alcohols—not ethanol. Lactitol is dairy-derived.
| E-number | Codex INS | Name | Ruling |
|---|---|---|---|
| E421 | INS 421 | Polyols (mannitol, isomalt, maltitol, lactitol, xylitol, erythritol) | Halal |
| E420 | INS 420 | Sorbitol (E420) | Halal |
| E953 | INS 953 | Isomalt | Not yet reviewed |
| E965 | INS 965 | Maltitols | Not yet reviewed |
| E966 | INS 966 | Lactitol | Not yet reviewed |
| E967 | INS 967 | Xylitol | Not yet reviewed |
| E968 | INS 968 | Erythritol | Not yet reviewed |