Suhaila Arevalo (suhaila_arevalo@hotmail.com)
Tue, 28 Dec 1999 16:57:16 PST
As Salaamu Alaikum brothers and sisters,
I hope this message reaches you in the best of eeman and health. I
came across this on radio islam's website:
http://www.soundvision.com/halalhealthy/ingridient.shtml
Insha'Allah this will help us eat better in the future. This message is
sent with only the best intentions Insha'Allah. If anything I have said is
wrong then it is from my own ignorance, but if anything is said correctly
then it is from Allah.
LIST OF HALAL
AND HARAM FOOD INGREDIENTS
The lists below have been taken with permission from the book 'Islamic
Dietary Laws and Practices by Mohammad Mazhar Hussaini and M S Ahmad Hussein
Sakr, Ph.D .
It should be noted that a product being imported from a Muslim country is
not necessarily a guarantee that it is completely Halal. In fact, food is
often imported from abroad into Muslim countries without proper checking of
ingredients.
1. AN ALPHABETICAL DEFINITION GUIDE
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.
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