Is Saccharin (E954) Halal?

MUIS lists E954 (Saccharin) as halal. It is manufactured synthetically from non-animal raw materials. The status applies to the additive itself; the finished product still needs its other ingredients checked.

Saccharin and its calcium and sodium salts are synthetic non-caloric sweeteners around 300-500 times sweeter than sucrose. Saccharin is the oldest commercial artificial sweetener, dating to 1879.

• tabletop sweeteners (Sweet'N Low)
• sugar-free soft drinks
• diet jams
• sugar-free chewing gum

• E954 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.

aspartame (E951), sucralose (E955), stevia

E954 (Saccharin and its Calcium and Sodium Salts) is halal for Muslims according to the MUIS food additive listing. Saccharin and its calcium and sodium salts are synthetic non-caloric sweeteners around 300-500 times sweeter than sucrose.

Saccharin and its calcium and sodium salts are synthetic non-caloric sweeteners around 300-500 times sweeter than sucrose. Saccharin is the oldest commercial artificial sweetener, dating to 1879.

E954 is commonly found in tabletop sweeteners (Sweet'N Low), sugar-free soft drinks, diet jams, and sugar-free chewing gum.