E420 Sorbitol: Halal or Haram?
Halal
A sweetener that also keeps food moist. E420 (Sorbitol) is Halal. On German labels: Sorbit.
Why it is Halal
It is made from plant glucose, usually maize or wheat.
Where you meet it
Sugar-free sweets, chewing gum, baked goods, toothpaste.
What to do in the shop
Nothing special to do for E420 itself. Read the rest of the list: a product is only as clear as its least clear ingredient.
A status here describes the additive in general, and a specific product can be different. The same number can be made from plant or animal material depending on the manufacturer, and the label does not say which.
Questions people ask
Is E420 Halal?
Yes. E420 (Sorbitol) is Halal: it raises no animal-source question. The rest of the ingredient list still decides the product.
What is E420 made from?
It is made from plant glucose, usually maize or wheat.
Products we checked that contain E420
- HARIBO Rainbow Fizz Vegan · Confirmed by the manufacturer
- HARIBO Balla Stixx Limo Mixx sauer · Mushbooh
- HARIBO Pico-Balla Sauer · Mushbooh
- HARIBO Pixel Sauer! · Mushbooh
- Lambertz Nürnberger Lebkuchen Tradition 500 g · Mushbooh
- Maoam - Bloxx · Haram
- Maoam Kracher 400 g · Haram
Related additives
- E421 Mannitol · Halal
- E415 Xanthan gum · Halal
- E414 Gum arabic (acacia gum) · Halal
Check a product, not just a number
An additive's status describes the additive in general. What matters is the whole ingredient list on the packet in your hand.
This is information, not a fatwa. These statuses combine published scholarly positions with ingredient analysis, and they can be incomplete or out of date. For anything that matters, confirm with the manufacturer and with a qualified authority.