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Question: Doughnuts
As'salamu Alaykum WR A friend of mine wanted to find out if Doughnuts (e.g. jam, cream, chocolate doughnuts etc)were halal or not, as it contanis (emulsfair or something). If you can please let me know. Jazakallahu Khairan
 
 
Answered by: Ulamaa ID 03 (UK)
Date: 27/05/2007 23:35pm

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

Emulsifiers can be animal derived or not. If they are not animal derived then they would be permissible.

Check with the baker to verify.

And Allah knows Best
Wa Alaykumussalaam Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuh
http://www.foodguide.org.uk
(Mufti) Abdullah Patel
Halal Food Guide
 
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