Xylitol (E967) is halal. It is a sugar alcohol made from plant material (birch or corn), with no animal ingredients, and the "-ol" refers to its sugar-alcohol chemistry, not drinking alcohol. All schools consider it permissible; it is common in sugar-free gum and sweets.
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The short version
Xylitol is a plant-derived sugar alcohol — no animal source, not an intoxicating alcohol — so it is halal.
What it is
Xylitol is made from plant material such as birch wood or corn. Like other sugar alcohols, the "-ol" is a chemistry term, not a sign of drinking alcohol.
Where you'll find it
It is very common in sugar-free chewing gum, mints and sweets, where the rest of the product is what to check (for gelatin or shellac), not the xylitol.
Common questions
Is xylitol halal?
Yes — it is a plant-derived sugar alcohol with no animal ingredients.
Does xylitol contain alcohol?
No — "sugar alcohol" refers to its chemistry, not ethanol.
Sources
Where this answer comes from — check them yourself.
- SANHA — E967 (Xylitol)Checked June 29, 2026
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