Is Aspartame halal?
Aspartame is classified halal for halal use with High confidence. A synthetic high-intensity sweetener. Synthetic; halal.
Sweetener · Confidence: High
Also known as: E951
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What it is
A synthetic high-intensity sweetener.
Why it's here
Sweetens sugar-free formulations.
Why it may matter
Synthetic; halal.
Common sources
- Synthetic
Reason codes
syntheticSolventCommon
Evidence & citations1
AuditCommon questions
- Is Aspartame halal?
- RxHalal currently classifies Aspartame as HALAL (High confidence). Synthetic; halal. This is information only — not a fatwa or medical advice.
- What is Aspartame used for in medicines?
- A synthetic high-intensity sweetener. Sweetens sugar-free formulations.
- What are common sources of Aspartame?
- Common sources include: Synthetic. Manufacturers often do not disclose which source is used.
Medicines using this excipient
4 total0 halal4 uncertain0 concern
- Vitamin B12 1000 mcg Sublingual Tablet (cyanocobalamin)· Nature MadeUncertain
- Ondansetron 4 mg Orally Disintegrating Tablet (generic Zofran ODT)· Glenmark PharmaceuticalsUncertain
- Maxalt-MLT 10 mg Orally Disintegrating Tablet (rizatriptan)· Merck & Co.Uncertain
- Zofran ODT 4 mg Orally Disintegrating Tablet (ondansetron)· GlaxoSmithKlineUncertain
Seen most often in these conditions
Where this excipient turns up across RxHalal's tracked treatment categories.