No - Haraam

E951

surface coating agents, gases, sweeteners

Aspartame/Nutrasweet

Also known as: APMEqualAspartameNutraSweet

Status

Haraam (Prohibited)

Function

Artificial sweetener - 200x sweeter than sugar

What should I do with this product?

If Halal

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

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If Mushbooh

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If Haraam

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About E951

A synthetic sweetener but alcohol is used during it processing Contains prohibited ingredients. This additive is derived from sources that are not permissible in Islamic dietary laws, such as pork-derived ingredients, insects, or alcohol.

Not Permissible

Avoid products listing this E-code unless you have confirmed the product holds a valid halal certification covering this ingredient.

What is E951 made from?

synthetic (from aspartic acid and phenylalanine amino acids)

Scholarly Notes

Listed as Haraam in some databases because alcohol was historically used in processing. Most scholars and halal certifiers now consider modern aspartame halal. The alcohol used in synthesis is not present in the final product. Hanafi position is most cautious - seek halal-certified products if concerned.

Foods that commonly contain E951

diet soft drinks sugar-free chewing gum sugar-free yogurt tabletop sweeteners

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is E951 (Aspartame/Nutrasweet) halal?

E951 (Aspartame/Nutrasweet) is classified as Haraam (Prohibited). Contains prohibited ingredients. This additive is derived from sources that are not permissible in Islamic dietary laws, such as pork-derived ingredients, insects, or alcohol.

What is E951 used for?

E951 is used as a artificial sweetener - 200x sweeter than sugar in food products.

What foods contain E951?

E951 (Aspartame/Nutrasweet) is commonly found in: diet soft drinks, sugar-free chewing gum, sugar-free yogurt, tabletop sweeteners.

What is E951 made from?

E951 can be derived from the following sources: synthetic (from aspartic acid and phenylalanine amino acids).

What are the other names for E951?

E951 may appear on food labels as: APM, Equal, Aspartame, NutraSweet.

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