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🍽️ Halal Food Guide

Halal Ingredient Checker

Verify food ingredients instantly. Search E-codes, scan ingredient lists, and check halal/haram status with detailed Islamic rulings.

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📚 Common Haram Ingredients to Avoid

Gelatin

Protein from animal bones/skin

Pork Gelatin

Gelatin from pigs

Lard

Fat from pigs

Pork Rennet

Enzyme from pig stomach

Alcohol

Ethyl alcohol from fermentation

Vanilla Extract

Vanilla flavoring in alcohol

Castoreum

Secretion from beaver glands

Carmine

Red dye from cochineal insects

Shellac

Natural resin from insects

Quick Summary

✓ Halal0
✗ Haram0
? Mashbooh0

Understanding the Rulings

  • ✓ HALALPermissible - Clearly halal for consumption
  • ✗ HARAMForbidden - Contains pork, alcohol, or impure animal derivatives
  • ? MASHABUHDoubtful - Source unclear, verify with manufacturer

Disclaimer

This tool provides general guidance based on common Islamic scholarly opinions. Always verify with reliable halal certification bodies and consult knowledgeable scholars for specific cases.