Yes, xylitol is halal. It is also listed as E967. It is a "sugar alcohol" made from plant material, such as birch wood or corn, and it contains no ingredients from animals. The "-ol" at the end of its name describes its chemistry. It is not drinking alcohol. All schools consider it permissible, and it is common in sugar-free gum and candy.
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The short answer
Xylitol is a sugar alcohol made from plants. It has no animal source, and it is not the kind of alcohol that makes people drunk. So it is halal.
What is xylitol?
Xylitol is made from plant material, such as birch wood or corn. Like other sugar alcohols, the "-ol" at the end of its name is a chemistry term. It does not mean the product contains drinking alcohol. On labels in some countries, it is listed as E967.
Where is xylitol used?
Xylitol is very common in sugar-free chewing gum, mints and candy. In those products, check the other ingredients, such as gelatin or shellac. The xylitol itself is not the problem.
Common questions
Is xylitol halal?
Yes. It is a sugar alcohol made from plants, with no ingredients from animals.
Does xylitol contain alcohol?
No. "Sugar alcohol" describes its chemistry. It is not ethanol, the alcohol found in wine and beer.
Is sugar-free gum with xylitol halal?
The xylitol is halal. Check the rest of the ingredients for gelatin, shellac or glazing agents from an unnamed source.
Sources
Where this answer comes from — check them yourself.
- SANHA — E967 (Xylitol)Checked June 29, 2026
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