Spices (unspecified), spice blends, seasonings — is it halal?

Ruling: Mashbuh (doubtful)

Description

“Spices”, “seasoning” unspecified, mixes (curry, garam masala, za’atar) and spice extracts. The spices themselves are plant-based. In the EU seasonings may contain Group I additives (including E471), carmine E120 (in the EAEU — in condiments, not in spices themselves), tartaric acid and tartrates; dried spices — fatty acid salts E470a. Spice extracts (oleoresins)

Basis of the ruling

Unspecified spices, their blends and seasonings are plant-based. Spice extracts (oleoresins) are obtained with solvents, including ethanol of unknown origin, and mixed with polysorbates; in blends and seasonings they are not itemised.

Names: Специи и пряности (без уточнения), смеси, приправы · Spices (unspecified), spice blends, seasonings · بهارات وتوابل (غير محددة)، خلطات

Also known as: специи, специя, пряности, пряность, смесь специй, смесь пряностей, приправа, приправы, смесь приправ, карри, гарам масала, хмели-сунели, аджика сухая, заатар, затар

Category: Foods and ingredients

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