Is Maltitol halal?
Maltitol is classified halal for halal use with High confidence. A sugar alcohol made by hydrogenating maltose; ~90% as sweet as sucrose. Despite the "alcohol" suffix it is non-intoxicating; permissible in standard fiqh views.
Sweetener (sugar alcohol) · Confidence: High
Also known as: E965, hydrogenated maltose
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What it is
A sugar alcohol made by hydrogenating maltose; ~90% as sweet as sucrose.
Source:EFSA — Maltitol opinion
Why it's here
Sugar-free chewable tablets, syrups, and lozenges.
Why it may matter
Despite the "alcohol" suffix it is non-intoxicating; permissible in standard fiqh views.
Source:EFSA — Maltitol opinion
Common sources
- Hydrogenation of corn-starch maltose
Reason codes
sugarAlcoholNonIntoxicating
Evidence & citations1
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- Is Maltitol halal?
- RxHalal currently classifies Maltitol as HALAL (High confidence). Despite the "alcohol" suffix it is non-intoxicating; permissible in standard fiqh views. This is information only — not a fatwa or medical advice.
- What is Maltitol used for in medicines?
- A sugar alcohol made by hydrogenating maltose; ~90% as sweet as sucrose. Sugar-free chewable tablets, syrups, and lozenges.
- What are common sources of Maltitol?
- Common sources include: Hydrogenation of corn-starch maltose. Manufacturers often do not disclose which source is used.