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Is Christmas Pudding Halal?

Quick answer It depends

Most Christmas puddings contain alcohol (brandy, rum, stout or sherry) and often beef suet, so they are not halal. Mince pies may contain suet and alcohol too. Alcohol-free versions made with vegetable suet are halal.

Also asked as: “Are mince pies halal?” · “Is suet halal?”

Suet

Suet is beef fat. Look for vegetable suet.

Alcohol

The alcohol in Christmas pudding is added on purpose and is often substantial. Alcohol-free puddings are sold by several supermarkets.

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