E960 Steviol glycosides: Halal or Haram?
Halal
The sweetness extracted from stevia leaves. E960 (Steviol glycosides) is Halal. On German labels: Steviolglycoside.
Why it is Halal
A leaf extract, purified with water and filtration.
Where you meet it
Soft drinks, yoghurts, tabletop sweeteners, sugar-free sweets.
What to do in the shop
Nothing special to do for E960 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 E960 Halal?
Yes. E960 (Steviol glycosides) is Halal: it raises no animal-source question. The rest of the ingredient list still decides the product.
What is E960 made from?
A leaf extract, purified with water and filtration.
Related additives
- E955 Sucralose · Halal
- E965 Maltitol · Halal
- E967 Xylitol · 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 These statuses combine published scholarly positions with ingredient analysis, and they can be incomplete or out of date.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.