Is E950 (Acesulfame K) Halal?
Generally halal
E950 (Acesulfame K) is a synthetic high-intensity sweetener with no animal origin, so it is generally considered halal.
What is E950?
Acesulfame potassium (Ace-K) is a calorie-free synthetic sweetener about 200 times sweeter than sugar, often blended with other sweeteners in diet drinks and sugar-free products.
Manufactured by chemical synthesis. No animal-derived raw materials.
Why is it generally halal?
Acesulfame K is synthesised with no animal or alcohol component, so it is generally classified as halal. As always, the finished product still needs its own verification.
Commonly found in
It may be found in — this does not mean every product below contains it.
- Diet and sugar-free soft drinks
- Sugar-free gum and sweets
- Tabletop sweeteners
- Low-calorie dairy and desserts
How it appears on labels
Acesulfame KAcesulfame potassiumAce-KE950Sweetener (E950)INS number: 950
How to verify a product in Singapore
- Ingredient-level guidance is not halal certification — check the complete product, not just this ingredient.
- Look for recognised halal certification, and check the finished product on the official MUIS HalalSG register.
- When the source or processing aids are unclear, contact the manufacturer.
Ingredient guidance is not certification. Verify the finished product on the MUIS HalalSG register or with the manufacturer.
Check MUIS HalalSGSources: EFSA, FAO/WHO, MUIS · Last reviewed: July 2026 · This guidance is not certification.
Frequently asked questions
Is E950 (acesulfame K) halal?
Yes — it is a synthetic sweetener with no animal origin, so it is generally considered halal. The finished product still needs verification.
Is acesulfame K from animals?
No. It is manufactured synthetically.
What names should I look for?
'Acesulfame K', 'Acesulfame potassium', 'Ace-K' or 'E950'.
Related ingredients
Sources & methodology
- Re-evaluation of acesulfame K (E 950) as a food additive — European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) · Synthetic origin
- General Standard for Food Additives (GSFA) Online Database — Codex Alimentarius (FAO/WHO) · Approved uses and INS number
- Halal Certification — HalalSG — Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (MUIS) · Singapore halal verification process
Humble Halal methodology: we classify additives by their common origin, not by any specific product. A generally-halal ingredient does not make a finished product halal-certified. This page is general guidance, not certification or religious/legal advice — always verify the complete product. Last reviewed July 2026.