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E964

surface coating agents, gases, sweeteners

Polyglycitol Syrup

Also known as: HSHPolyglycitol SyrupHydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate

International label: INS 964

Status

Halal

Function

Sweetener, humectant and bulking agent - sugar alcohol mixture

Halal

Is E964 (Polyglycitol Syrup) halal?

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 to do

Safe to buy. This additive is permissible under Islamic dietary law.

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About E964

A sugar alcohol mixture from hydrogenated plant starch. Not intoxicating, 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 E964 made from?

hydrogenation of glucose syrup from plant starch

Scholarly Notes

Plant-derived sugar alcohol - halal. Not intoxicating.

Foods that commonly contain E964

Food Category Guide

E964 is common in sugar-free confectionery — see the full halal guide →

sugar-free confectionery chewing gum hard candies diabetic foods

Always check the ingredient label on the specific product - manufacturers may change formulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is E964 (Polyglycitol Syrup) halal?

E964 (Polyglycitol Syrup) is classified as Halal. 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 E964 used for?

E964 is used as a sweetener, humectant and bulking agent - sugar alcohol mixture in food products.

What foods contain E964?

E964 (Polyglycitol Syrup) is commonly found in: sugar-free confectionery, chewing gum, hard candies, diabetic foods.

What is E964 made from?

E964 can be derived from the following sources: hydrogenation of glucose syrup from plant starch.

What are the other names for E964?

E964 may appear on food labels as: HSH, Polyglycitol Syrup, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate.

surface coating agents, gases, sweeteners — 37 E-codes: 30 Halal, 1 Haram, 6 Mushbooh

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Sources reviewed

Our E964 classification is checked against recognised halal certification bodies and mainstream Sunni scholarship before publishing. We do not treat community halal-status sites as authoritative.

HMC — Halal Monitoring Committee (UK)
HFA — Halal Food Authority (UK)
JAKIM — Dept. of Islamic Development (Malaysia)
MUI / LPPOM — Indonesian Ulema Council
IFANCA — Islamic Food & Nutrition Council (USA)
IslamQA — Sunni fatwa reference

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for educational purposes only. For religious rulings, consult a qualified Islamic scholar or halal certification authority. E-code classifications may vary based on source, manufacturing process, and school of thought.

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