Xylitol
Function: Sweeteners
E967 is the European food-additive number for Xylitol, a sweetener — used to add a sweet taste with little or no sugar. Xylitol (E967) is an emulsifier used as a food additive.
What is E967 used for?
Xylitol (E967) is a sweetener — used to add a sweet taste with little or no sugar. It is added during food production for a technological purpose rather than for nutrition. See all Sweeteners (E-numbers).
Is E967 safe or restricted?
E967 is an approved food additive in the EU and currently carries no special regulatory restrictions in the EU additive register. Forkin classifies it as “No known concern” and does not make health claims. See the methodology for how regulatory levels are assigned, or the guide to how EU additives are approved, re-evaluated and banned.
Is E967 vegan or vegetarian?
Xylitol (E967) is typically produced from plant, mineral, or synthetic sources, so it is generally suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
The production source can vary between manufacturers — the Forkin app shows product-specific vegan and vegetarian signals where available, based on ingredient and label data. Always read the label for allergens.
Which foods contain E967?
E967 appears in 285 of the 4.9 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in Chewing Gum, Sugar-Free Sweeteners, and Protein Powder / Shake.
- Chewing Gum85
- Sugar-Free Sweeteners51
- Protein Powder / Shake20
- Mint14
- Protein Bars11
- Ice Cream8
- Dietary Supplements8
- Candy & Sweets8
Often appears alongside
Additives most frequently found in the same ingredient lists as E967 across the catalogue.
Counts reflect Forkin's independently enriched product catalogue and update as new products are added — they are not a market-share statistic.
Frequently asked questions about E967
- What is E967?
- E967 is the E-number for Xylitol, a sweetener — used to add a sweet taste with little or no sugar. Xylitol (E967) is an emulsifier used as a food additive.
- What is E967 used for?
- Xylitol (E967) is a sweetener — used to add a sweet taste with little or no sugar. Manufacturers add it during processing rather than for nutrition. The Forkin app shows which products in your scan history actually contain it.
- Which foods contain E967?
- E967 appears in 285 of the 4.9 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in Chewing Gum, Sugar-Free Sweeteners, and Protein Powder / Shake. Scan any barcode with the Forkin app to see instantly whether a specific product contains it.
- Is E967 vegan or vegetarian?
- Xylitol (E967) is typically produced from plant, mineral, or synthetic sources, so it is generally suitable for vegans and vegetarians. The Forkin app shows product-specific vegan and vegetarian signals where available, based on ingredient and label data, since the source can vary between manufacturers.
- Is E967 safe, and is it banned anywhere?
- E967 is an approved food additive in the EU and currently carries no special regulatory restrictions in the EU additive register. Forkin classifies it as ‘No known concern’ and does not make health claims — see the methodology page for how regulatory levels are assigned, and the Forkin app for the full profile, including acceptable daily intake (ADI) and restrictions by country.
See the full profile in Forkin
The Forkin app surfaces the full regulatory profile of E967 — acceptable daily intake (ADI), restrictions by country, vegan and vegetarian status, alternative names, and which products in your scan history contain it. See view pricing.