YenzoWhat is E964 (polyglycitol syrup)?
E964 is polyglycitol syrup. In Appendix 1 of Circular 24/2019/TT-BYT the functions listed for it are sweetener.
E964Polyglycitol syrup
E964 is polyglycitol syrup (INS 964). In Circular 24/2019/TT-BYT it is listed in Appendix 1 with the functions: sweetener.
- Code
- E964 · INS 964
- Group
- Sweetener
In Vietnam✓ PermittedOn the list of permitted additives — Circular 24/2019, Appendix 1
Risk level on the Yenzo Scalevery low?Based on the Open Food Facts additives taxonomy
How E964 appears on labels
IngredientsIllustrative example
Wheat flour, vegetable oil, salt, sugar, sweetener (964), dried onion and garlic, pepper, natural colour (160a).
sweetener (964)sweetener 964E964INS 964On Vietnamese labels: Siro polyglycitol
Questions about polyglycitol syrup
Is polyglycitol syrup harmful?
In 2009 EFSA noted that the main adverse effect specifically associated with polyglycitol syrup exposure in humans was gastric disturbance. EFSA considered that conservative estimates of exposure from the proposed uses and use levels are close to, and for children even higher than, the doses associated with gastric disturbances in human trials.
Is E964 permitted in Vietnam?
Yes. Polyglycitol syrup (INS 964) is listed in Appendix 1 of Circular 24/2019/TT-BYT, the list of additives permitted in food.
Can children and pregnant women have E964?
In 2009 EFSA noted that conservative estimates of exposure to polyglycitol syrup from the proposed uses and use levels are close to, and for children even higher than, the doses associated with gastric disturbances in human trials. In the same conclusions EFSA found no indication of a safety concern for the proposed uses and use levels, although the data were insufficient to set an ADI. The source says nothing specific about pregnant women. If you have a particular health condition, ask a doctor.
Other sweeteners
E960Steviol glycosidesvery lowE961NeotamelowE962Salt of aspartame-acesulfamelowE965Maltitolvery lowE966Lactitolvery lowE967Xylitolvery low
See all sweeteners →Updated 21 October 2026
Sources (3)
- Open Food Facts additives taxonomy (Yenzo's table cites no EFSA opinion for this code). Open Food Facts additives taxonomy, https://github.com/openfoodfacts/openfoodfacts-server/blob/main/taxonomies/additives.txt (entry en:e964)
- Thông tư 24/2019/TT-BYT (văn bản hợp nhất 09/VBHN-BYT), Phụ lục 1
- EFSA Journal (2009). Scientific Opinion on the use of Polyglycitol Syrup as a food additive