What is E964?
E964 is Polyglycitol syrup, a food additive used as a sweetener. Plant-derived sugar alcohol.
Also written as: INS 964, E-964, E 964. INS is the international numbering system used outside Europe, including on labels in Asia, Australia and the Middle East.
What to do
No action needed for this additive. Check the rest of the ingredient list, and remember that meat products still need proper halal slaughter.
Is E964 vegetarian or vegan?
Yes. E964 (Polyglycitol syrup) is normally made from plant, mineral, microbial or synthetic sources, so it is suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
Why we classify it this way
Halal Plant-derived sugar alcohol.
Basis: No concern found. Made from plants, minerals, fermentation or synthesis, or from a permitted animal product. Nothing in normal production raises a pork, alcohol, insect or slaughter question.
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Classification audited 3 November 2026. It has not been reviewed by a scholar. How classifications work · Suggest a correction
Frequently asked questions
Is E964 halal?
E964 (Polyglycitol syrup) is halal. Plant-derived sugar alcohol.
What is E964 made from?
Starch.
What is E964 used for?
E964 is used as a sweetener, typically in diet drinks, sugar-free sweets, chewing gum and yoghurts.
What should I do if a product contains E964?
No action needed for this additive. Check the rest of the ingredient list, and remember that meat products still need proper halal slaughter.
Is E964 vegetarian or vegan?
Yes. E964 (Polyglycitol syrup) is normally made from plant, mineral, microbial or synthetic sources, so it is suitable for vegetarians and vegans.