TypeGelling agent
Comes fromAnimal skin and bones — in Europe mostly pork.
Names on labels10
Names to look for on labels
- gelatin
- hydrolysed collagen
- hydrolyzed collagen
On labels from other countries
- gélatine
- gelatina
- jelatin
- جيلاتين
- جلاتين
- желатин
What to do
Avoid products containing this unless the pack clearly states a halal source or carries a recognised halal certification.
Frequently asked questions
Is gelatine halal?
Gelatine is haram. Treated as haram when the source is not stated, because most gelatine in Europe is from pigs.
Where does gelatine come from?
Animal skin and bones — in Europe mostly pork.
Related ingredients
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