Is Mannitol / Manna Sugar (E421) Halal?

MUIS lists E421 (Mannitol / Manna Sugar) as halal. It can be made from plant-based or synthetic materials, none of which raise a halal concern in normal production. The status applies to the additive itself; the finished product still needs its other ingredients checked.

Mannitol is a sugar alcohol obtained from seaweed, the manna ash tree, or by hydrogenation of fructose. It is used as a sweetener, anti-caking agent and bulking agent.

• sugar-free chewing gum
• sugar-free candies
• dietetic foods
• pharmaceuticals (tablet coatings)

• E421 on its own is not a reason to avoid a product.
• The finished product still needs its other ingredients checked — look for a halal certification logo (MUIS, JAKIM, MUI, HMC or similar) when in doubt.
• Halal status here follows the MUIS food additive listing; rulings can differ between certification bodies.

sorbitol (E420), xylitol (E967), erythritol (E968)

E421 (Mannitol/Manna Sugar) is halal for Muslims according to the MUIS food additive listing. Mannitol is a sugar alcohol obtained from seaweed, the manna ash tree, or by hydrogenation of fructose.

Mannitol is a sugar alcohol obtained from seaweed, the manna ash tree, or by hydrogenation of fructose. It is used as a sweetener, anti-caking agent and bulking agent.

E421 is commonly found in sugar-free chewing gum, sugar-free candies, dietetic foods, and pharmaceuticals (tablet coatings).