Question received: We observe that AskHalal frequently conducts extensive reviews of products and often classifies them as doubtful (mashbūh). Below, we present an excerpt from Mufti Taqi Usmani in which he discusses the principles of ḥalāl and ḥarām, emphasizing the default position of permissibility for all non-meat items. He also notes that excessive scrutiny is […]
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Chocolate is loved globally for its rich flavor, comforting texture, and versatility in desserts, drinks, and snacks. But when diving into the world of chocolate, you may encounter some confusing terminology—especially terms like chocolate liquor and chocolate liqueur. While they sound similar, they are entirely different products with distinct ingredients, production processes, and uses. In […]
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What is Furfuryl Alcohol? Furfuryl alcohol (chemical formula: C5H6O2) is an organic compound derived from furfural. It is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a mild, sweet, and slightly burnt odor. Over time or on exposure to air, it may darken to reddish-brown due to polymerization. Other Names for Furfuryl Alcohol Uses of Furfuryl […]
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A Lacto-Ovo Vegetarian diet includes dairy products (lacto) and eggs (ovo) alongside a wide variety of plant-based foods but excludes…
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Humulus lupulus, commonly known as hops, is a flowering plant of the Cannabaceae family, primarily known for its role in brewing beer…
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Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of fatty alcohols, primarily cetyl and stearyl alcohol, and is widely used in the cosmetic and personal care industry. It is typically derived from natural or synthetic sources.
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The concept of labeling something as “Natural” on food products generally implies that the ingredients used are derived from natural sources and have undergone minimal processing. Here’s a summary based on the information from the provided websites: 1. Definition of “Natural” on Food Labels in Canada (from The Globe and Mail and Canadian Food Focus): […]
Read MoreBismillahi Ta’ala Walaikum Assalam Warahmatullah Gellan Gum is plant/microbial sourced alternative for gelatin. To my recollection it is halal suitable in current industrial terms. However, there are some studies which suggest production of gellan gum from the fermentation of grape pomace. If this sort of production becomes commercial, then we will need to review gellan […]
Read MoreBismillahi Ta’ala Walaikum Assalam Warahmatullah Artificial Flavour is not a doubtful ingredients. It refers to use of synthetic chemicals to formulate an imitation or emulation of another flavour. For example an artificial mango flavour will utilize some chemicals produced from non organic sources to emulate a mango flavour. Canadian Food Inspection mentions “artificial flavour”, “imitation […]
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General Ruling: All “fish” from the sea is permissible. There is no restriction in any type of fish. However, those creatures of the sea which do not fulfil the technical definition of fish, are not considered permissible. This is based on the hadeeth that mentions that Nabi ﷺ said, “Two carrions and two bloods are […]
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