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Question ID: #1546
 
Question: bread

AssalamuAlaikum


Is E481 and E472(e), which are ingrediants found in bread, Haraam?


Alot of processed foods have traces of phenylalanine, is it Haraam?
 
 
Answered by: Ulamaa ID 03 (UK)
Date: 14/03/2006 16:54pm

Assalamu Alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh

For a clearer understanding of breads, please refer to:
http://www.muftisays.com/qa.php?viewpage=viewQA&question=1538

phenylalanine is permissible.
phenylalanine - An essential amino acid found in proteins and needed for growth of children and for protein metabolism in children and adults; abundant in milk and eggs; it is normally converted to tyrosine in the human body
See also:
http://www.anyvitamins.com/phenylalanine-info.htm
(Mufti) Abdullah Patel
Halal Food Guide
 
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