TypeDairy
Comes fromBy-product of cheese making.
Names on labels21
Names to look for on labels
- whey powder
- whey protein
- sweet whey
- whey permeate
- whey protein concentrate
On labels from other countries
- lactosérum
- petit-lait
- molke
- molkenpulver
- molkeneiweiß
- wei
- weipoeder
- suero de leche
- lactosuero
- siero di latte
- soro de leite
- peynir altı suyu
- peynir altı suyu tozu
- مصل اللبن
- сыворотка
What to do
No action needed for this additive. Check the rest of the ingredient list, and remember that meat products still need proper halal slaughter.
Frequently asked questions
Is whey halal?
Whey is halal. Many scholars and certifiers accept whey even from animal-rennet cheese; others avoid it. Strict mode flags it.
Where does whey come from?
By-product of cheese making.
Related ingredients
Last reviewed 2026-10-06. How we decide · Suggest a correction