Molasses, treacle — is it halal?
Ruling: Mashbuh (doubtful)
Description
Treacle and molasses («treacle and molasses» in 1333/2008; in TR CU 029/2012 — treacle and molasses) and pekmez — boiled-down fruit juices (grape, carob, mulberry, pomegranate, pear, aronia, andız and others). The raw material is plant-based. In the EU Group I additives (including E471) are allowed in “other sugars and syrups”.
Basis of the ruling
Treacle, molasses and pekmez — boiled-down plant juices and syrups — are plant-based. Dried blood plasma of livestock and food albumin are permitted for clarifying syrups; they are not listed in the ingredients, and blood is haram and impure.
Names: Патока, меласса · Molasses, treacle · دبس (مولاس)
Also known as: патока, меласса, molasses, treacle, golden syrup, sugar beet syrup, pekmez, melas, şeker pancarı pekmezi, üzüm pekmezi, harnup pekmezi, دبس, مولاس, دبس السكر, دبس قصب السكر
Category: Foods and ingredients
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