When reading the ingredients of certain foods or condiments, one may come across the term grape must. For those concerned with Halal consumption, it is natural to ask: what exactly is grape must, how is it used in the food industry, and is it suitable for Muslims to consume? To answer, we must first explore […]
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In Vanilla Extract, we will apply the above distinction and review whether any khamr alcohol is used during the macerating process for vanilla extract. The type of alcohol source changes the flavor profile of the final extract. While the industrial standard mentioned above is ethyl alcohol, this may not be the case for homemade or custom-curated vanilla extracts sold as novelties. Hence, it is important to review the source of alcohol on the labeling as much as possible.
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