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Are Croissants Halal?

Quick answer It depends

Butter croissants are usually halal. Some cheaper croissants and pastries use animal fats or lard, or emulsifiers such as E471 of animal origin. Check the label or ask the bakery.

Also asked as: “Is pastry halal?” · “Is puff pastry halal?”

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Butter is halal. "Animal fat" or lard is not. Many supermarket croissants are labelled suitable for vegetarians, which rules out animal fat.

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