Ingredients A–Z
Every ingredient rule the scanner uses, with its verdict in food, cosmetics and medicine, and what clears it.
Alcohol (ethanol) listed as an ingredient, including cosmetic alcoholAlcohol · E1510 HaramAlcohol-based flavor extracts (almond, lemon, peppermint, rum…)Alcohol HaramAnimal fat, tallow, suetFrom an animal, slaughter not confirmed HaramAnimal rennet (stated as animal or calf)From an animal, slaughter not confirmed HaramBlood and blood plasmaProhibited source HaramBrewed soy sauce, shoyu or tamari as a minor ingredientAlcohol Doubtful · lowCapsule or softgel shell, material not statedPossibly from an animal Doubtful · lowCarmine or cochineal (E120)Scholars differ · E120 HaramCheese listed without its own ingredientsPossibly from an animal Doubtful · lowConfectioner's or pharmaceutical glaze (usually shellac)Scholars differ Doubtful · highCrocodile and alligatorScholars differ HaramDisodium inosinate and guanylate (E631, E627, E635)Possibly from an animal · E631, E627, E635 Doubtful · lowE476 (PGPR) and E480 (dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate) · E476, E480 HalalEdible bone phosphate (E542)From an animal, slaughter not confirmed · E542 HaramExplicitly plant-sourced glycerin, mono- and diglycerides, stearates, capsules HalalFatty-acid emulsifiers E470a–E483 (stearates, esters, lactylates…)Possibly from an animal · E470a, E470b, E472a, E472b, E472c, E472d… Doubtful · lowFish (scaled) and fish oil HalalFish gelatin or fish collagen HalalFish without clear scales (catfish, eel, swordfish, sturgeon or caviar, monkfish) HalalFlavor named after an alcoholic drinkAlcohol Doubtful · highFragrance or parfum (topical)Alcohol Doubtful · lowFrogs (frog legs)Scholars differ HaramGelatin or collagen from bone or hide (bovine or source not stated)From an animal, slaughter not confirmed · E441 HaramGlycerin or glycerol (E422)Possibly from an animal · E422 Doubtful · lowHoney, beeswax, royal jelly, propolis, bee pollen and silk HalalImitation or alcohol-free flavor named after an alcoholic drink HalalInsects as food (cricket or mealworm flour, insect protein)Scholars differ HaramIntoxicating drinks as an ingredient (khamr)Alcohol HaramKeratin or hydrolyzed keratin, source not statedPossibly from an animal Doubtful · lowKeratin stated as from feathers, horn or hoofFrom an animal, slaughter not confirmed HaramKeratin stated as from wool HalalL-cysteine or cystine (E920, E921), source not statedPossibly from an animal · E920, E921 Doubtful · lowL-cysteine or cystine stated as fermented, synthetic, plant or non-animal HalalL-cysteine or cystine stated as from feathers or poultryFrom an animal, slaughter not confirmed HaramL-cysteine or cystine stated as from human hairHuman origin HaramLipase, source not statedPossibly from an animal Doubtful · lowLocusts and grasshoppers HalalMeat-named flavoring (chicken, beef, bacon, ham, pork flavor…) Doubtful · highMeat-named flavoring stated as vegan, plant-based, meatless or imitation HalalMicrobial or vegetable rennet and enzymes HalalMono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471)Possibly from an animal · E471 Doubtful · lowNatural and artificial flavors, and unspecified flavoringPossibly from an animal Doubtful · lowNaturally brewed soy sauce, shoyu or tamari sold as the productAlcohol Doubtful · highNon-alcoholic (dealcoholized) wine or beer as an ingredient, made from khamrAlcohol HaramPepsin, pancreatin, animal lipaseFrom an animal, slaughter not confirmed HaramPlain, distilled, cider, malt or rice vinegar HalalPolysorbates and sorbitan esters (E430–E436, E491–E495)Possibly from an animal · E430, E431, E432, E433, E434, E435… Doubtful · lowPork and all pork derivativesProhibited source HaramRennet, not stated as animalPossibly from an animal Doubtful · lowShark HalalShellac or lac resin (E904)Scholars differ · E904 Doubtful · highShellfish-derived supplements (glucosamine, chitosan) HalalShellfish, crustaceans and molluscs (including squid and octopus) HalalShortening, source not statedPossibly from an animal Doubtful · lowSnails (escargot, snail extract)Scholars differ HaramStearic acid (E570) and cosmetic stearatesPossibly from an animal · E570 Doubtful · lowTurtle and tortoiseScholars differ Doubtful · highUnspecified enzymesPossibly from an animal Doubtful · lowUnspecified enzymes in a cheese or dairy-culture productPossibly from an animal Doubtful · lowVanilla (bean) extractivesAlcohol Doubtful · highVanilla extract (at least 35% alcohol by US standard)Alcohol HaramVanilla flavor and vanilla flavoringAlcohol Doubtful · highVanilla or flavor extract labeled alcohol-free HalalVanilla or flavor extract whose listed ingredients include no alcoholAlcohol Doubtful · highWhey and whey proteinPossibly from an animal Doubtful · lowWine vinegar and balsamic vinegar (istihalah)Alcohol Doubtful · low