Sweeteners — Complete E-Number Guide

Sweeteners are food additives (E950–E969) that provide sweetness with fewer or no calories. Found in diet drinks, sugar-free gum, low-calorie desserts and sports drinks. Every additive below links to its full safety, vegan and halal breakdown.

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E-NumberNameSafetyVeganHalal
E950 Acesulfame K Safe Yes Halal
E951 Aspartame Some concerns Yes Halal
E952 Cyclamate Banned/restricted Yes Halal
E953 Isomalt Safe Yes Halal
E954 Saccharin Some concerns Yes Halal
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E955 Sucralose Safe Yes Halal
E957 Thaumatin Safe Yes Halal
E959 Neohesperidine DC Safe Yes Halal
E960 Steviol Glycosides Safe Yes Halal
E961 Neotame Safe Yes Halal
E962 Aspartame-Acesulfame Salt Some concerns Yes Halal
E964 Polyglycitol Syrup Safe Yes Halal
E965 Maltitol Safe Yes Halal
E966 Lactitol Safe No Halal
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E967 Xylitol Safe Yes Halal
E968 Erythritol Safe Yes Halal
E969 Advantame Safe Yes Halal

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Data: Open Food Facts (ODbL) · EFSA

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