Rum — is it halal?

Ruling: Haram

Description

Rum is a spirit drink of at least 37.5 % from distilled fermented sugar-cane products (molasses, syrup, juice). Confectionery (rum baba, sweets, ice cream) may contain rum itself or “rum flavouring”; in the EU an allusion to “rum” in the presentation and labelling of a foodstuff other than an alcoholic beverage is allowed only if its alcohol comes exclusively from rum, except alcohol in flavourings, colours and…

Basis of the ruling

Rum is a spirit of at least 37.5 % distilled from fermented sugar-cane products (molasses, syrup, juice). It is an intoxicating drink. Confectionery with rum (rum baba, sweets, ice cream) is also haram. 'Rum flavouring' is a separate question not covered by this entry.

Names: Ром · Rum · روم

Also known as: ром тёмный, ром белый, ромовый, ромовый экстракт, экстракт рома, ромовая эссенция, ромовый ароматизатор, ароматизатор ром, dark rum, white rum, rum extract, rum essence, rum flavour, rum flavor, rum aroma

Category: Foods and ingredients

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