E954
surface coating agents, gases, sweetenersSaccharin and its Calcium and Sodium Salts
What should I do with this product?
Safe to buy. This additive is permissible under Islamic dietary law.
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Scan a substitute product →About E954
A synthetic sweetener. 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 E954 made from?
- synthetic (from petroleum-derived toluene)
Foods that commonly contain E954
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Scholarly Notes
Synthetic - halal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is E954 (Saccharin and its Calcium and Sodium Salts) halal?
E954 (Saccharin and its Calcium and Sodium Salts) 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 E954 used for?
E954 is used as a artificial sweetener - oldest artificial sweetener, 300–400x sweeter than sugar in food products.
What foods contain E954?
E954 (Saccharin and its Calcium and Sodium Salts) is commonly found in: diet drinks, sugar-free products, tabletop sweeteners, toothpaste.
What is E954 made from?
E954 can be derived from the following sources: synthetic (from petroleum-derived toluene).
What are the other names for E954?
E954 may appear on food labels as: Saccharin, Sodium Saccharin, Sweet'N Low.
surface coating agents, gases, sweeteners category - 31 E-codes total: 24 Halal, 2 Haraam, 5 Mushbooh.
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