An alphabetical list of Halal and Haram ingredients to look out for:

 

 

 

Bacon: 
A side of pig meat (pork).

 

Choletsorol: 
type of fat always of animal origin. If extracted from Zabiha animal, it is Halal.

 

Diglyceride:
Emulsifier. If of animal origin it should be suspected till the source is known.

 

Gelatin (Jello Gelatin):   
Usually of animal origin, mostly from pig. If extracted from a dhabiha animal, then it is halal/

 

Glycerol (Glycerine):
It could be of animal, plant or Glyceryl-Stearate synthetic origin. If animal source is used, it is suspected.

 

Hormones:
Usually animal hormones are used for human consumption. One has to find out the source before passing a judgement.

 

Lard:
Fat from swine particulaly found in the abdominal cavity. Totally Haram for us.

 

Magnesium Stearate (stearic acid):
Used as an active ingredient in medicine tablets. Haram when derived from animal source.

 

Mono Glycerides:
When derived from animal source. (Halal when the source is plant).

 

Pepsin:
A digestive enzyme mostly from pig stomach.

 

Rennin (Rennet):
 A protein Enzyme. Usually not labeled. (In most cheeses).

 

Shortening:
Fats and oils of animal origin. Animal/Lard

 

Vanilla:
Extracted using alcohol.

 

Vitamins:
Haram when from animal source. Mostly the source is synthetic or plant and are Halal.

 

Whey:
Used in ice creams and yogurt. Haram when from animal source.

 

 

2. A PARTIAL LIST OF HALAL INGREDIENTS

S/N Name of Ingredients Code No Brief Description

 

 

Antioxidants:
Chemical compounds used to protect certain food components from being destroyed or lost through oxidation.

 

Ascorbic acid:
Vitamin C.

 

Benzoate (Benzoic acid):
Benzoic acid and sodium benzoate are used for food preservation.

 

Biotin:
A member of the B complex vitamins.

 

BHA:
An antioxidant, preservative.

 

BHT:
An antioxidant, preservative.

 

Citric acid:
Sources are plant, usually of the citrus family. (e.g. orange, lime, lemon).

 

Cobalamine:
Synthetically prepared Vitamin B12.

 

Dextrin:
An emulsifying, sizing, and thickening agent.

 

Fiber:
Sources are plant. Provide roughage to diet.

 

Fructose:
Fruit sugar.

 

Gliadin (Gluten):
Ptotein found in wheat and rye.

 

Hydrogenated oil:
Vegetable oil being hydrogenated making it solid at room temperature.

 

Iodine:
A nutrient for thyroid gland.

 

Lecithin:
Emulsifier of fat. In the USA, sources are mainly soyabean and egg yolk.

 

Lipids :
Essential fatty acids found in fish, plant and animals. If source is animal; it is suspected.

 

Malt:
A kind of fermented grain.

 

Molasses:
Syrup liquid obtained in refining sugar.

 

MSG: Flavoring.
Imparts meat flavor to foods.

 

Niacin:
One of the B complex vitamins.

 

PABA:
A food supplement.

 

Pectin:
A gelatinous substance extracted from fruits.

 

Propionic acid:
A preservative.

 

Riboflavin:
One of the B complex vitamins. Usually the source is synthetic.

 

Pure vegetable shortening:
Source of this kind of shortening is plant.

 

100% vegetable shortening:
Source of this kind of shortening is plant.

 

Sweetener:
Substance that gives a sweet taste.

 

Thiamin:
One of the B complex vitamins.

 

Vanillin:
Flavoring agent, extracted from vanilla.

 

Vitamin A:
If source are plant and synthetic, it is halal.

 

Vitamin C:
Natural sources are from plant. (e.g. citrus fruit, tomatoes, etc).

 

Vitamin D:
Natural sources are yeast and fish liver oil. Also synthetically produced.

 

Vitamin E:
Rich sources of Vitamin E are vegetable oils. When source is synthetic, it is halal. If source is animal, it is suspected.

 

Water:
The nutrient most vital to man's existence.

 

Food yeast:
Microscopic, unicellular, fungal plant used for fermentation process and in baking bread.