Is Xylitol (E967) Halal?

MUIS lists E967 (Xylitol) 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.

Xylitol is a sugar alcohol commercially produced from xylose, often obtained from birch wood, corn cobs or other plant materials. It has the same sweetness as sucrose with about 40% fewer calories and does not promote tooth decay.

• sugar-free chewing gum
• toothpaste and oral care
• diabetic foods
• sugar-free candy
• diabetic chocolate

• E967 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), erythritol (E968), maltitol (E965)

E967 (Xylitol) is halal for Muslims according to the MUIS food additive listing. Xylitol is a sugar alcohol commercially produced from xylose, often obtained from birch wood, corn cobs or other plant materials.

Xylitol is a sugar alcohol commercially produced from xylose, often obtained from birch wood, corn cobs or other plant materials. It has the same sweetness as sucrose with about 40% fewer calories and does not promote tooth decay.

E967 is commonly found in sugar-free chewing gum, toothpaste and oral care, diabetic foods, sugar-free candy, and diabetic chocolate.