Seaweed, spirulina — is it halal?

Ruling: Halal

Description

Marine and freshwater algae and cyanobacteria: kelp, nori, spirulina, chlorella. Plant and microbial, not animal, origin. In the EU carmine E120 (from insects) is allowed in seaweed-based fish roe analogues. Agar E406, carrageenan E407, alginates E400–E405 are separate cards.

Basis of the ruling

Marine and freshwater algae — kelp, nori, spirulina, chlorella — are of plant-like origin; they are not animals. 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: Морские водоросли, спирулина · Seaweed, spirulina · أعشاب بحرية وسبيرولينا

Also known as: водоросли, морская капуста, ламинария, нори, комбу, вакаме, спирулина, хлорелла, порошок водорослей, экстракт водорослей, seaweed, sea vegetables, kelp, laminaria, nori

Category: Foods and ingredients

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