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Generally halal
E950 (Acesulfame K) is a synthetic high-intensity sweetener with no animal origin, so it is generally considered halal.
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.
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.
It may be found in — this does not mean every product below contains it.
Acesulfame KAcesulfame potassiumAce-KE950Sweetener (E950)INS number: 950
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.
Yes — it is a synthetic sweetener with no animal origin, so it is generally considered halal. The finished product still needs verification.
No. It is manufactured synthetically.
'Acesulfame K', 'Acesulfame potassium', 'Ace-K' or 'E950'.
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.