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Is Stevia (E960) Halal?

HalalEvidence last checked June 29, 2026
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Stevia is halal. It is a natural sweetener extracted from the leaves of the stevia plant, entirely plant-based with no animal ingredients or alcohol, so all schools consider it permissible. Blended stevia products (with erythritol or dextrose) are also typically halal — check the label for any added flavour carriers.

Last checked: June 29, 20262 sources checked

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The short version

Stevia is a plant-derived sweetener from the stevia leaf — no animal source, no alcohol — so it is halal.

What it is

The sweetness comes from compounds (steviol glycosides) extracted from the leaves of the stevia plant. It is entirely plant-based.

Blended products

Tabletop stevia is often blended with erythritol or dextrose (both halal) as bulking agents. The only thing worth a glance is any added natural flavour carrier, though these are rarely an issue.

Common questions

Is stevia halal?

Yes — it is a plant-based sweetener with no animal ingredients.

Are stevia blends halal?

Typically yes — the common bulking agents (erythritol, dextrose) are halal; check any added flavours.

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