Food additive · sweetener
Is E963 (tagatose) halal?
Checker verdict DOUBTFUL
E963: comes from an animal. The label does not say how it was slaughtered.
What to know
This component can come from an animal without the label saying so. Until the origin is stated, the verdict stays “doubtful”. A halal seal removes the doubt.
Who says so
IFANCA (USA) Halal Shopper’s Guide
“If a product contains either an alcohol content of greater than 0.1%, OR any animal sourced ingredient, it should be avoided.”Original quotationRead the source
Not a certification. Midad reads and informs. It is neither a certification nor a religious ruling. This verdict comes from the same engine as the app and the checker on the home page. Method and sources. Data read on 10 November 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is E963 halal?
- Verdict: doubtful. E963: comes from an animal. The label does not say how it was slaughtered.
- Why can the verdict change?
- Because certification bodies do not always agree, and because the label does not always say where an ingredient comes from. Midad shows what is certain, what depends on your criterion and what the label does not say.
- Is this a certification?
- No. Midad reads the name of an ingredient and compares it with a base of cited rules. A certification is asked of the producer; a religious ruling, of a qualified person.
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