E960
surface coating agents, gases, sweetenersSteviol Glycosides
Halal
Is E960 (Steviol Glycosides) halal?
E960 (Steviol Glycosides / Stevia) is Halal. It is extracted from the leaves of the stevia plant and contains no animal-derived ingredients.
What to do
Safe to buy. This additive is permissible under Islamic dietary law.
About E960
A natural sweetener extracted from stevia plant leaves, 200-400x sweeter than sugar. Plant-derived, no animal ingredients. Generally accepted as halal. This additive is typically derived from plant or synthetic sources and does not contain any prohibited ingredients according to Islamic dietary laws.
What is E960 made from?
- leaves of the Stevia rebaudiana plant (South America - plant)
Scholarly Notes
Plant-derived - halal. Extracted from stevia leaves. No animal ingredients.
Foods that commonly contain E960
Food Category Guide
E960 is common in breakfast cereals — see the full halal guide →
Always check the ingredient label on the specific product - manufacturers may change formulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is E960 (Steviol Glycosides) halal?
E960 (Steviol Glycosides / Stevia) is Halal. It is extracted from the leaves of the stevia plant and contains no animal-derived ingredients.
What is E960 used for?
E960 is used as a natural sweetener - 200–400x sweeter than sugar, zero calories in food products.
What foods contain E960?
E960 (Steviol Glycosides) is commonly found in: diet sodas, sugar-free yogurts, breakfast cereals, energy drinks, tabletop sweeteners, confectionery.
What is E960 made from?
E960 can be derived from the following sources: leaves of the Stevia rebaudiana plant (South America - plant).
What are the other names for E960?
E960 may appear on food labels as: Reb-A, Stevia, Truvia, Pure Via, Stevioside, Rebaudioside A, Steviol Glycosides.
surface coating agents, gases, sweeteners — 37 E-codes: 30 Halal, 1 Haram, 6 Mushbooh
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Our E960 classification is checked against recognised halal certification bodies and mainstream Sunni scholarship before publishing. We do not treat community halal-status sites as authoritative.
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