Guide to Halal Food by HALAL FOUNDATION: For Donations in Muslim Areas

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A Guide to Halal Food Selection
by HALAL FOUNDATION

(Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America. P.O. Box 425, Bedford Park, IL 60499)

Disclaimer : This list was prepared by the organization mentioned above. Cookeryonline is not able nor qualified to make any fatawas on Halal or Haram. Any questions should be addressed to the Halal Foundation or some other qualified individual(s).

"Oh people! Eat of what is on earth, lawful and good" (Quran)


Instructions

For a product to be Halal(lawful) for Muslim consumption all its ingredients should be Halal. Follow the following list:

1. Read the ingredients on label carefully. Ingredients are listed according to the amounts present. The first ingredient listed is present in the largest amount.
2. Identify the Halal/Haram/Mushbooh status of each ingredient using this guide.
3. Search the ingredient name in the list and its status will be next to it.
4. If all ingredients of a product are Halal, the product is fit for Muslim consumption.
5. If any of the ingredient is Haram, the product should not be consumed.
6. If any ingredient falls under Mushbooh category avoid this product, as the Prophet has advised us to avoid doubtful matters. This ingredient could come from a Haram source. To find out the status of this ingredient you should write or call the manufacturer of the product

Glossary:

Halal: Halal is a Quranic term which means allowed or lawful. Halal foods and drinks are permitted for consumption by Allah-the Supreme Law Giver. Eating Halal is obligatory on every Muslim.

Haram: Haram is a Quranic term which means prohibited or unlawful. Haram foods and drinks are absolutely prohibited by Allah. Eating Haram is forbidden for every Muslim.

Mushbooh: Mushbooh is an Arabic term which means suspected. If one does not know the Halal or Harm status of a particular food or drink, such a food or drink is doubtful. A practicing Muslims prevents himself from consuming doubtful things.

Prophet(s) Muhammad is reported to have said:

"Halal is clear and Haram is clear; in between these two are certain things that are suspected. Many people may not know whether those items are Halal or Haram. Whosoever leaves them, he is innocent towards his religion and his conscience. He is, therefore, safe. Anyone who gets involved in any of these suspected items, he may fall into the unlawful and the prohibited. This case is similar to the one who wished to raise his animals too close to a restricted area, so that the animals may step into that area. Indeed for every landlord there is a restricted area. Indeed the restriction of Allah are the Haram." (Sahih Bukhari & Sahih Muslim)

Ingredient Status
Acetic Acid Halal
Alcohol Haram
Ammonium Sulfate Halal
Ammonium Chloride Halal
Animal Fat Haram
Animal Shortening Haram
Ascorbic Acid Halal
Aspartame Halal
Bacon (Pork) Haram
Benzoate/Benzoic Acid Halal
BHA Halal
BHT Halal
Calcium Carbonate Halal
Calcium Sulfate Halal
Carrageenan Halal
Cholesterol Mushbooh
Citric Acid Halal
Cocoa Butter Halal
Collagen (Pork) Haram
Corn Meal / Corn Starch Halal
Corn Syrup Halal
Dextrin / Dextrose Halal
Dicalcium Phosphate Halal
Diglyceride Mushbooh
Diglyceride (plant) Halal
EDTA Halal
Enzyme Mushbooh
Ergocalciferol Halal
Ergosterol Halal
Ethoxylated Mono-/Di Glyceride Mushbooh
Fatty Acid Mushbooh
Ferrous Sulfate Halal
Fructose Halal
Fungal Protease Enzyme Halal
Gelatin / Kosher Gelatin Haram
Glucose Halal
Glyceride Mushbooh
Glycerol / Glycerin Mushbooh
Glycerol Stearate Mushbooh
Glycogen Mushbooh
Gum Acacia Halal
Hormones Mushbooh
Hydrogenated Oil Halal
Hydrolyzed Animal Protein Mushbooh
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Halal
Lard Haram
Leavenings Halal
Lecithin (commercial) Halal
Malt Halal
Malto Dextrin Halal
Molases Halal
Monocalcium Phosphate Halal
Mono Saccharides Halal
Monoglycerides Mushbooh
MSG (Monosodium Glutamate) Halal
Nitrates / Nitrites Halal
Nonfat Dry Milk Halal
Oxalic Acid Halal
PABA Halal
Vegetable Oil Halal
Partially Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil Halal
Pectic Materials Halal
Pectin Halal
Pepsin Mushbooh
Phospholipid Mushbooh
Phosphoric Acid Halal
Pork Haram
Potassium Benzoate Halal
Potassium Bromate Halal
Potassium Citrate Halal
Propionate Halal
Propionic Acid Halal
Renin / Rennet Mushbooh
Saccharine Halal
Salt Halal
Shortening Mushbooh
Soy Protein Halal
Soybean Oil Halal
Sucrose Halal
Tapioca Halal
Tricalcium Phosphate Halal
Vinegar Halal
Whey Mushbooh
Yeast Halal


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