Glazing agent, gas or sweetener

Is E953 (Isomalt) halal?

Generally accepted as halal. Typically derived from plant or synthetic sources with no prohibited ingredients.

HalalPermissible — origin and process documented

Generally accepted as halal. Typically derived from plant or synthetic sources with no prohibited ingredients.

What the sources say

A sweetener, it is Halal certified from a german company, it is Halal in USA.
Verified Halal Generally accepted as halal. Typically derived from plant or synthetic sources with no prohibited ingredients. HalalCodeCheck (secondary aggregator · grade C: secondary reference · accessed 2026-08-21)
Halal. Plant-derived sugar alcohol. Used in some cosmetics and confectionery.
Verified Halal Enzymatic conversion of sucrose (plant-derived) HalalExpo (secondary aggregator · grade C: secondary reference · accessed 2026-08-21)

Quick facts

E-numberE953
NameIsomalt
Also on labels ase953, palatinit
Additive classGlazing agent, gas or sweetener
ClassificationVerified halal
Last verified2026-08-21

Common questions

Is E953 (Isomalt) halal?

Isomalt is classified as Verified halal. Generally accepted as halal. Typically derived from plant or synthetic sources with no prohibited ingredients.

Is Isomalt halal or haram?

On the evidence cited on this page, Isomalt is verified halal. Permissible — origin and process documented Every position is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a link, so you can verify it directly.

What else is Isomalt called on ingredient labels?

It can appear as: e953, palatinit.

Where does this page's information come from?

Every position on this page is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a direct link, listed under 'What the sources say'. Muttoo aggregates and cites; it does not issue rulings.

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