Religious

Some Commonly Known Haraam Ingredients

NEW LIST REVIEW 1999

Name	Brief Description
Alcohol	Made from any source which is fit for Human consumption, medicines which contain Alcohol should be avoided. Alcohol used in perfumes is not fit for drinking therefore is permissible for use as perfume.
Bacon Ham Pork	Pig Meat
Cholesterol	Fat derived from Animal origin, Halaal only if derived from Halaal animals slaughtered in accordance with the principles of the Shariah.
Cider	Usually apple cider contains 3-4% Alcohol
Cocaine	Addictive Intoxicant
Codeine	Used as an analgesic and antitussive
Limit Dextrin	Is of animal origin. Please note that Dextrin is a Halaal ingredient
Di-Glycerides or Mono and Di-Glycerides	Emulsifier. Is usually of animal origin if not specified as of vegetable origin.
Gelatine	Usually made of animal origin. Can be from pigs or cows, beef Gelatins is also Haraam if source is imported from a non-Muslim country. Gelatin is only Halaal if source is vegetable origin or animal used are Halaal and slaughtered in accordance with the Shariah.
Glycerol, Glycerly, Stearate	Same as Gelatin
Hormones	They are are mostly of animal origin
Lard	Animal fat derived from Pigs
Pepsin	A Digestive enzyme of the gastric juices mainly extracted from pigs stomach
Rennet or Rennin	A protein Enzyme of Animal origin. Used for preparing cheese. Can be of any animal such as pig, cow etc. If Rennet is of cow origin then too it has to be determined that the source is Halaal. Non-Muslim country source should be avoided.
Lard Shortening or Animal Shortening Vegetable Shortening	Fats and Oil from Animal Source. If 100%or pure vegetable shortening is not mentioned then there is a chance that 5-15% animal shortening is mixed.
Whey Powder or Solids	It is not suitable for use unless made used vegetables or if Marked "COR", "U", "K", or "MK"

 

The following ingredients should be avoided by all Muslims:

Lard	All forms should be avoided except for Plant/Microbial/Synthetic. The fat of pigs or hogs melted down and made clear. Lard is made especially of the internal fat of the abdomen and is used in cooking. (Source: World Book Dictionary Millennium 2000 Edition)
Gelatin	An odorless, tasteless, protein substance like glue or jelly obtained by boiling the bones, hoofs, and other waste parts of animals. It dissolves easily in hot water and is used in making jellied salads and desserts, camera film, and glue. (Source: World Book Dictionary Millennium 2000 Edition)
Pepsin	An enzyme in the gastric juice of the stomach that helps to digest meat, eggs, cheese, and other proteins. (Source: World Book Dictionary Millennium 2000 Edition)
Enzymes	Microbial Enzymes are okay A protein substance produced in living cells, that influences a chemical reaction within a plant Or animal without being changed itself an organic catalyst. Enzymes help break down food so that it can be digested. Pepsin is an enzyme. (Source: World Book Dictionary Millennium 2000 Edition)
Rennet	Substance containing rennin, obtained from the stomach of a calf or other ruminant, used for curdling milk in making cheese and junket. (Source: World Book Dictionary Millennium 2000 Edition)
Whey	Should be avoided unless it is made using vegetables. The watery part of milk that separates from the curd when milk sours and becomes coagulated or when cheese is made. (Source: World Book Dictionary Millennium 2000 Edition) Rennet is used to curd the milk. Whey should be avoided because the rennet used to curd the milk could be from a haram or non-Zabihah animal.
Vanilla Extract	A flavoring extract made from the vanilla bean and used in candy, ice cream, and perfumes. (Source: World Book Dictionary Millennium 2000 Edition) The flavor extracted from vanilla beans is soluble only in alcohol. Documentation from a distributor of vanilla extract shows that the ingredient contains over 50% alcohol.