Bee products (propolis, royal jelly, pollen) — is it halal?

Ruling: Mashbuh (doubtful)

Description

Propolis is plant resin mixed by bees with wax and salivary enzymes; it is sold as alcoholic and aqueous tinctures, extracts in glycerin, propylene glycol or oil, capsules and powders. Royal jelly is a gland secretion of worker bees, fresh or freeze-dried. Bee pollen is pollen with nectar and bee saliva; bee bread is pollen fermented in the comb by lactic acid bacteria. Honey is a separate card.

Basis of the ruling

Propolis is plant resin mixed by bees with wax and salivary enzymes; royal jelly is a secretion of the glands of worker bees; bee pollen is pollen mixed with nectar and bee saliva; bee bread is pollen fermented in the comb. Bee secretions are permissible.

Names: Продукты пчеловодства (прополис, маточное молочко, пыльца) · Bee products (propolis, royal jelly, pollen) · منتجات النحل (بروبوليس، غذاء الملكات، حبوب اللقاح)

Also known as: прополис, экстракт прополиса, настойка прополиса, маточное молочко, пыльца, перга, пчелиный хлеб, propolis, royal jelly, pollen, bee bread, perga, arı sütü, polen, arı poleni

Category: Foods and ingredients

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