What it is and where it comes from
Lactitol is a sugar alcohol made from lactose (milk sugar). It has fewer calories than sugar and does not harm teeth.
Where you find it
Sugar-free sweets, chocolate, chewing gum, ice cream and baked goods.
What to look for on the label
Nothing to check for halal.
This is a guide, not a fatwa. Recipes change, so check the label, look for halal certification, and ask your local imam where scholars differ.