Is Thaumatin (E957) Halal?

MUIS lists E957 (Thaumatin) as halal. It is derived from plant material and its normal production involves no animal-derived ingredients. The status applies to the additive itself; the finished product still needs its other ingredients checked.

Thaumatin is a sweet protein extracted from the fruit of the West African plant Thaumatococcus daniellii. It is around 2,000-3,000 times sweeter than sucrose and also functions as a flavour enhancer.

• chewing gum
• dairy desserts
• tabletop sweeteners
• flavour enhancement in coffee and savoury foods

• E957 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.

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E957 (Thaumatin) is halal for Muslims according to the MUIS food additive listing. Thaumatin is a sweet protein extracted from the fruit of the West African plant Thaumatococcus daniellii.

Thaumatin is a sweet protein extracted from the fruit of the West African plant Thaumatococcus daniellii. It is around 2,000-3,000 times sweeter than sucrose and also functions as a flavour enhancer.

E957 is commonly found in chewing gum, dairy desserts, tabletop sweeteners, and flavour enhancement in coffee and savoury foods.