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-Number | Name | Safety | Vegan | Halal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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