Yes — Halal

INS 968

surface coating agents, gases, sweeteners

Erythritol

Also known as: Erythritol E968 (EU/UK)

Status

Halal

Function

Sweetener and humectant - 70% sweetness of sugar, zero calories

Halal

Is INS 968 (Erythritol) halal?

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

What to do

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

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Where is INS 968 used?

INS (International Numbering System) codes are maintained by the Codex Alimentarius Commission and used on food labels in many countries outside the EU. You will commonly see INS 968 on packaging from:

AustraliaNew ZealandMalaysiaSingaporeIndonesiaIndiaSaudi ArabiaUAEGCC countries

In the EU and UK, the same additive appears as E968. The ingredient, halal status, and sourcing considerations are identical — only the labelling system differs.

EU / UK equivalent: E968

INS 968 and E968 refer to the same food additive — Erythritol. If you are checking a product purchased in the UK or Europe, look for E968 on the label instead.

See full E968 halal guide →

About INS 968

Erythritol is a sugar alcohol obtained either from cornstarch or fruit alcoholic fermentation

Sources / Derived From

fermentation of plant sugars (glucose from corn or wheat) by yeast

Foods that commonly contain INS 968

zero-calorie sweetenerssugar-free confectionerydiet drinksprotein bars

Frequently Asked Questions

Is INS 968 (Erythritol) halal?

INS 968 (Erythritol) is classified as Halal. Generally accepted as halal. Typically derived from plant or synthetic sources with no prohibited ingredients.

What is INS 968 used for?

INS 968 is used as a sweetener and humectant - 70% sweetness of sugar, zero calories in food products.

What is the difference between INS 968 and E968?

INS 968 and E968 are the same additive — Erythritol. INS numbers are used on food labels in Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, India, and GCC countries. The E-number system (E968) is used in EU and UK markets. The halal status is identical regardless of which label system is used.

What foods contain INS 968?

INS 968 (Erythritol) is commonly found in: zero-calorie sweeteners, sugar-free confectionery, diet drinks, protein bars.

What is INS 968 made from?

INS 968 can be derived from: fermentation of plant sugars (glucose from corn or wheat) by yeast.

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