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E965

surface coating agents, gases, sweeteners

Hydrogenated Glucose Syrup

Also known as: LycasinMaltitolMaltitol SyrupHydrogenated Glucose Syrup

International label: INS 965

Status

Halal

Function

Sweetener and humectant - sugar alcohol, 90% sweetness of sugar

Halal

Is E965 (Hydrogenated Glucose 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 E965

A sugar alcohol and humectant. 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 E965 made from?

hydrogenation of maltose from starch (plant)

Scholarly Notes

Plant-derived sugar alcohol - halal. Not intoxicating.

Foods that commonly contain E965

Food Category Guide

E965 is common in sugar-free confectionery — see the full halal guide →

sugar-free chocolate sugar-free confectionery chewing gum diet baked goods

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is E965 (Hydrogenated Glucose Syrup) halal?

E965 (Hydrogenated Glucose 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 E965 used for?

E965 is used as a sweetener and humectant - sugar alcohol, 90% sweetness of sugar in food products.

What foods contain E965?

E965 (Hydrogenated Glucose Syrup) is commonly found in: sugar-free chocolate, sugar-free confectionery, chewing gum, diet baked goods.

What is E965 made from?

E965 can be derived from the following sources: hydrogenation of maltose from starch (plant).

What are the other names for E965?

E965 may appear on food labels as: Lycasin, Maltitol, Maltitol Syrup, Hydrogenated Glucose Syrup.

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

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Sources reviewed

Our E965 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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