Neohesperidine dihydrochalcone
Function: Sweeteners
E959 is the European food-additive number for Neohesperidine dihydrochalcone, a sweetener used to add a sweet taste with little or no sugar. Neohesperidine dihydrochalcone (E959) is a sweetener used as a food additive.
What is E959 used for?
Neohesperidine dihydrochalcone (E959) 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 E959 safe or restricted?
E959 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 E959 vegan or vegetarian?
Neohesperidine dihydrochalcone (E959) 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 E959?
E959 appears in 189 of the 5.0 million products in Forkin's catalogue, most often in Candy & Sweets, Soft Drinks, and Juice.
- Candy & Sweets10
- Soft Drinks10
- Juice9
- Multivitamin Juice7
- Hard Candy7
- Protein Powder / Shake7
- Flavored Yogurt6
- Lemon-Lime Soda6
Often appears alongside
Additives most frequently found in the same ingredient lists as E959 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 E959
- What is E959?
- E959 is the E-number for Neohesperidine dihydrochalcone, a sweetener used to add a sweet taste with little or no sugar. Neohesperidine dihydrochalcone (E959) is a sweetener used as a food additive.
- What is E959 used for?
- Neohesperidine dihydrochalcone (E959) 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 E959?
- E959 appears in 189 of the 5.0 million products in Forkin's catalogue, most often in Candy & Sweets, Soft Drinks, and Juice. Scan any barcode with the Forkin app to see instantly whether a specific product contains it.
- Is E959 vegan or vegetarian?
- Neohesperidine dihydrochalcone (E959) 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 E959 safe, and is it banned anywhere?
- E959 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.