WHAT IS WRONG IN A PRODUCT?

Written by Zaheer Uddin

Why certain products are Haram? What are the reasons? The answer is very simple. There are many ingredients, which are derived or made from a Haram source, like animal fat and alco­hol etc. If that Haram ingredient is listed as part of a product then that particular product should be avoided. If a Haram ingredient is less than 2%, then the manufacturer is not obliged to mention that ingredient on the label. In any case, without inquiring with the manufacturer about the source and origin of such ingredient, one cannot make the decision about the status of that product.

BREAD, BAGEL AND ROLLS: May contain animal shortening, animal based mono and diglycerides.

BREAD CRUMBS AND COATING MIXES: May contain animal shortening, animal based mono and diglycerides.

CANDY AND CHOCOLATE: May contain animal based mono and diglycerides, gelatin, whey, animal fat, alcohol, animal sourced glycerin and marshmallows.

CEREAL: May contain animal based mono and diglycerides, animal shortening, whey and gelatin.

CHEESE: May contain animal enzyme, whey and gelatin.

CHEWING GUM: May contain animal gum base, stearates and animal based glycerin.

COOKIES AND BISCUITS: May contain animal fat, whey, animal based mono and diglycerides and glycerin.

DESSERT AND PUDDING: May contain gelatin, whey, animal based mono and diglycerides.

FISH PRODUCTS: May contain animal based mono and diglycerides, whey and animal shortening.

CAKE AND BAKING MIX: May contain animal based mono and diglycerides and animal shortening.

FROZEN AND PACKED DINNER: May contain non-zabiha meat, animal enzyme and animal fat.

ICE CREAM AND SHERBET: May contain animal based mono and diglycerids, gelatin, wine, rum and stearates.

MILK PRODUCTS: May contain animal based mono and diglycerides, shortening and marshmallows.

MUSTARD AND SAUCES: May contain animal based mono and diglycerides, wine, wine vinegar and cheese made of animal enzyme.

FROZEN PIZZA: May contain animal sourced enzyme, brewer's yeast and animal base in sauce.

SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONERS: May contain pork collagen and protein.

SOAP: May contain pork tallowate and glycerin.

TOOTHPASTE AND MOUTHWASH: May contain pork glycerin and alcohol.

YOGURT: May contain gelatin and animal based mono and diglycerides.