Herbal teas (hibiscus, rooibos, mate) — is it halal?

Ruling: Halal

Description

Infusions of herbs, flowers and fruit without tea leaf: hibiscus, rooibos, mate, linden, fruit teas. The raw material itself is plant-based. In the EU Group I emulsifiers including E471 are allowed in flavoured and instant herbal drinks, sorbitan esters E491–495 in liquid concentrates.

Basis of the ruling

Herbal teas — hibiscus, rooibos, mate, linden, fruit teas — are plant-based. Things are permissible and pure by default; the product itself contains no animal raw material and no alcohol. Ruling: halal — in food, medicines and cosmetics.

Names: Травяные чаи (каркаде, ройбуш, мате) · Herbal teas (hibiscus, rooibos, mate) · شاي أعشاب (كركديه، رويبوس، ماتي)

Also known as: каркаде, гибискус, цветки гибискуса, суданская роза, ройбуш, ройбос, мате, чай травяной, травяной чай, травяной сбор, чайный напиток, фруктовый чай, цветочный чай, липовый цвет, цветки липы

Category: Foods and ingredients

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