Sucralose (the sweetener in Splenda, E955) is halal. It is made from ordinary sugar in a multi-step chemical process, with no animal ingredients and no alcohol, so all schools consider it permissible. In a branded product like Splenda it is blended with a bulking agent, usually maltodextrin, which is also halal.
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The short version
Sucralose is a no-calorie sweetener made from sugar, with no animal source and no alcohol — so it is halal.
What it is
Sucralose starts from ordinary table sugar, which is chemically modified so the body does not absorb it. Nothing animal-derived is involved, and there is no alcohol.
The Splenda note
As a tabletop product, Splenda mixes a tiny amount of sucralose with a bulking agent — usually maltodextrin (a plant starch), which is also halal. So both the sweetener and the filler are fine.
Common questions
Is sucralose halal?
Yes — it is made from sugar with no animal ingredients or alcohol.
Is Splenda halal?
Yes — sucralose plus a plant-based bulking agent (maltodextrin), both halal.
Sources
Where this answer comes from — check them yourself.
- FoodSweeteners — Is sucralose halal? What manufacturers should knowChecked June 29, 2026
- Food Additives — What is sucralose (E955) in food?Checked June 29, 2026
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