Casein, caseinates, milk protein — is it halal?

Ruling: Mashbuh (doubtful)

Description

Casein is the main milk protein; it is precipitated from skim milk with acid (acid casein: hydrochloric or sulfuric acid or a lactic starter) or with rennet enzymes (rennet casein: animal rennet, microbial enzymes, chymosin from GM microorganisms). Sodium, potassium and calcium caseinates are made by neutralising casein with alkalis and drying. Used in non-dairy creamers, processed cheese, margarine.

Basis of the ruling

Casein is the main protein of milk: it is precipitated from skimmed milk with acids or starter cultures (acid casein) or with rennet-type enzymes (rennet casein), and sodium, potassium and calcium caseinates are made from casein with alkalis; milk is halal.

Names: Казеин, казеинаты, молочный белок · Casein, caseinates, milk protein · كازين وبروتين الحليب

Also known as: казеин, казеинат, казеинаты, молочный белок, белок молочный, концентрат молочного белка, КМБ, изолят молочного белка, молочный протеин, casein, caseinate, caseinates, milk protein, milk protein concentrate, MPC

Category: Foods and ingredients

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