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Glazing agent, gas or sweetener

Is E966 (Lactitol) halal?

Source-dependent. May be derived from halal (plant/synthetic) or haram (animal) sources. Verify with the manufacturer or look for halal certification.

Source-dependentDoubtful until the source is known (mashbooh)

Source-dependent. May be derived from halal (plant/synthetic) or haram (animal) sources. Verify with the manufacturer or look for halal certification.

Source

A sugar alcohol, Halal if obtained from Halal whey or lactose. If animal rennet is used to make whey and lactose then lactitol is not Halal.
Source Dependent HalalCodeCheck (certifier reference table · accessed 2026-08-21)

Classification as published in the Halal Authority India food ingredient numbers reference, the additive table used by halal certifiers across South Asia. Cross-checked against the IFANCA Halal Shopper's Guide.

Quick facts

E-numberE966
NameLactitol
Additive classGlazing agent, gas or sweetener
ClassificationSource-dependent
Last verified2026-08-21

Common questions

Is E966 (Lactitol) halal?

Lactitol is classified as Source-dependent. Source-dependent. May be derived from halal (plant/synthetic) or haram (animal) sources. Verify with the manufacturer or look for halal certification.

Is Lactitol halal or haram?

On the evidence cited on this page, Lactitol is source-dependent. Doubtful until the source is known (mashbooh) Every position is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a link, so you can verify it directly.

Why isn't there a single yes/no answer for E966?

Because the ruling depends on information the label does not carry — the source material, the production route, or which scholarly position you follow. This page shows each named position with a link so you can check it yourself.

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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