Seeds (flax, chia, sesame, sunflower, pumpkin, poppy) — is it halal?

Ruling: Halal

Description

Edible seeds: flax, chia, sesame (tahini), sunflower, pumpkin, poppy, hemp. The seeds themselves are plant-based. Sesame is a mandatory allergen in the EU and the EAEU. The sources checked (1169/2011, TR CU 022/2011, TR CU 029/2012, 1333/2008) show no animal-origin or alcohol routes for the seeds themselves; roasted seasoned kernels may contain gelatin (a binder for the salt); seed oils are separate cards.

Basis of the ruling

Edible seeds — flax, chia, sesame (tahini), sunflower, pumpkin, poppy, hemp — are plant-based. Sesame is dehulled mechanically, with water or with a caustic soda solution (a mineral substance), after which the seed is washed and dried. The seeds themselves contain no animal raw material and no alcohol.

Names: Семена (лён, чиа, кунжут, подсолнечник, тыква, мак) · Seeds (flax, chia, sesame, sunflower, pumpkin, poppy) · بذور (كتان، شيا، سمسم، عباد الشمس، يقطين، خشخاش)

Also known as: семена, чиа, лён, льняное семя, семя льна, льняная мука, кунжут, кунжутная паста, тахини, тхина, семя подсолнечника, семечки, ядро подсолнечника, мак, конопляное семя

Category: Foods and ingredients

Preview. The full card opens with JavaScript enabled.