What is Erythritol used for in medicines?

A naturally-occurring sugar alcohol produced by fermenting glucose with yeast. Calorie-free sweetener in dissolvable tablets and powders.

What are common sources of Erythritol?

Common sources include: Yeast fermentation of glucose (corn). Manufacturers often do not disclose which source is used.

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Is Erythritol halal?

Erythritol is classified halal for halal use with High confidence. A naturally-occurring sugar alcohol produced by fermenting glucose with yeast. Non-intoxicating sugar alcohol; halal under standard fiqh views.

Sweetener (sugar alcohol) · Confidence: High

Also known as: E968

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What it is

A naturally-occurring sugar alcohol produced by fermenting glucose with yeast.

Source:EFSA — Erythritol re-evaluation

Why it's here

Calorie-free sweetener in dissolvable tablets and powders.

See:EFSA — Erythritol re-evaluation

Why it may matter

Non-intoxicating sugar alcohol; halal under standard fiqh views.

Source:EFSA — Erythritol re-evaluation

Common sources

Yeast fermentation of glucose (corn)

Reason codes

sugarAlcoholNonIntoxicatingfermentationDerived

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Common questions

Is Erythritol halal?: RxHalal currently classifies Erythritol as HALAL (High confidence). Non-intoxicating sugar alcohol; halal under standard fiqh views. This is information only — not a fatwa or medical advice.
What is Erythritol used for in medicines?: A naturally-occurring sugar alcohol produced by fermenting glucose with yeast. Calorie-free sweetener in dissolvable tablets and powders.
What are common sources of Erythritol?: Common sources include: Yeast fermentation of glucose (corn). Manufacturers often do not disclose which source is used.