Yes. Chocolate liquor is generally halal when the term refers to cocoa mass or cocoa paste. The word “liquor” makes this ingredient sound like an alcoholic beverage, but that is not what it means in chocolate manufacturing. The U.S. food…
Octopus is generally considered halal by many Sunni scholars, including the Maliki, Shafi’i, and Hanbali schools, because it is a sea creature. However, Hanafi scholars and most Shia (Ja’fari) scholars generally do not permit octopus because it is not classified…
Shellfish is a matter of scholarly difference in Islam. Many Sunni scholars from the Maliki, Shafi’i, and Hanbali schools consider most shellfish halal because they are sea creatures. However, Hanafi scholars generally restrict halal seafood to fish, and most Shia…
Lobster is considered halal by many Sunni scholars, including the Maliki, Shafi’i, and Hanbali schools, because it is a sea creature. However, most Hanafi scholars and the majority of Shia scholars generally do not consider lobster halal. If you follow…
Crab is a matter of scholarly difference in Islam. Many scholars from the Maliki, Shafi’i, and Hanbali schools permit eating crab as seafood, while the Hanafi and Shia (Ja’fari) schools generally do not consider it halal. If you follow a…
Yes, salmon is generally considered halal because it is a fish. Muslims can usually eat fresh, frozen, canned, and grilled salmon without concern. However, smoked salmon, sushi, marinated salmon, and restaurant dishes should be checked for alcohol-based ingredients, sauces, or…
Yes, shrimp is generally considered halal by the majority of Islamic scholars. However, the Hanafi school has differing opinions, while the Shafi’i, Maliki, Hanbali, and many contemporary scholars permit eating shrimp. Muslims should also check processed shrimp products for non-halal…
Yes, catfish is generally considered halal because it is a true fish. Fresh and plain frozen catfish are halal-friendly. However, Muslims should check breaded, seasoned, or restaurant-prepared catfish for non-halal ingredients, alcohol-based marinades, or cross-contamination. Is catfish halal? It’s a…
Most traditional Jell-O products are generally not considered halal in the USA and UK because they contain gelatin that is not halal-certified and whose source is often unclear. Since gelatin may come from pork or non-halal animal sources, many Muslim…
Traditional Parmesan cheese is usually considered doubtful (mashbooh) or haram by many Muslims because it commonly uses animal rennet sourced from non-halal calves. However, some modern parmesan-style cheeses use microbial or vegetarian rennet, making them potentially halal-friendly when all ingredients…
