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Question: shellac coated food
mufti sahib
i recently bought a drink from co-op supermarket, it was there own brand grape apple & raspberry juice drink.
in the ingredients it says (not suitable for vegans -may be made with shellac coated fruit)
please can you let us know if the shellac coating is halal and also are we allowed this drink
jazakallah
 
 
Answered by: Ulamaa ID 03 (UK)
Date: 07/12/2006 21:26pm

In the Name of Allah, the Inspirer of Truth.
Assalamu Alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh

Shellac is permissible. Search on www.foodguide.org.uk for more details.

And Allah knows Best
Wa Alaykumussalaam Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuh
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(Mufti) Abdullah Patel
Halal Food Guide
 
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