E950 Acesulfame K: Halal or Haram?
Halal
An intense sweetener, roughly 200 times sweeter than sugar. E950 (Acesulfame K) is Halal. Also called acesulfame potassium or Ace-K. On German labels: Acesulfam K.
Why it is Halal
Entirely synthetic.
Where you meet it
Diet drinks, sugar-free desserts, chewing gum, tabletop sweeteners.
What to do in the shop
Nothing special to do for E950 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 E950 Halal?
Yes. E950 (Acesulfame K) is Halal: it raises no animal-source question. The rest of the ingredient list still decides the product.
What is E950 made from?
Entirely synthetic.
Products we checked that contain E950
- Sinalco Cola 1 l · Mushbooh
- Sinalco Cola Zero 1 l · Mushbooh
- Sinalco Zero 0,5 l · Mushbooh
Related additives
- E951 Aspartame · Halal
- E955 Sucralose · Halal
- E960 Steviol glycosides · 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 These statuses combine published scholarly positions with ingredient analysis, and they can be incomplete or out of date.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.