Wine vinegar and balsamic vinegar (istihalah)
Wine that turns into vinegar on its own becomes pure (istihalah); wine turned into vinegar by people does not. We can't tell which happened here, so this is Doubtful · low.
| Food | Cosmetics & personal care | Medicine |
|---|---|---|
| Doubtful · low | Doubtful · low | Doubtful · low |
Concern
Alcohol
Intoxicants, alcohol added to food, alcohol that forms in fermented foods such as soy sauce, alcohol carriers, and alcohol that may have changed into another substance.
What clears it
- A halal certificate from a certifier that meets our standard
- A written reply from the brand, reviewed by Zulal (valid 12 months)
Other sources: sunnah.com/muslim:1983 · sunnah.com/muslim:2051a
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