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Typical source

Synthetic

Plain-language explanation

Saccharin, also known as E954, is an artificial sweetener that is much sweeter than sugar but contains no calories. It is synthetically produced from chemical compounds like toluene or phthalic anhydride, not from animal or alcohol sources, making it halal by default. Major halal certification bodies like JAKIM, MUI, and MUIS universally consider saccharin halal because its manufacturing process does not involve any haram (forbidden) ingredients. Therefore, you can confidently consume products containing E954 without halal concerns.