Animal-derived
Depends on Source
Gelatin
A gelling protein from animal collagen; halal only when the source animal and its slaughter are verified.
Why this is a critical point
Gelatin is extracted from the skin, bone, or connective tissue of cattle or pigs. When sourced from cattle, its halal status depends on how the animal was slaughtered; when sourced from pigs, it is haram without exception. Packaging rarely states the source clearly.
Also known as
Gelatine, Gelatin bubuk, Kapsul gelatin
Commonly found in
Marshmallows, gummy candy, medicine/supplement capsules, ice cream, yoghurt, some baked goods.
Halal alternative
Fish gelatin, halal-certified bovine gelatin, or plant-based agar-agar/carrageenan.
This information is educational guidance, not a fatwa or an official halal determination. A product’s final status can only be established through inspection by an accredited Halal Inspection Body (LPH) and a ruling from the MUI Fatwa Commission / Halal Product Fatwa Committee.
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