Chemical & Additive
Depends on Source
Flavoring
Added flavor whose solvent is often alcohol, and whose base can be animal-derived.
Why this is a critical point
Flavorings — natural or synthetic — are often dissolved in ethanol for stability, and some meat, cheese, or butter flavors use an animal-derived extract base. "Natural flavor" on a label does not automatically mean halal, since it may contain pork derivatives or a significant amount of alcohol.
Also known as
Flavoring, Perisa alami, Perisa identik alami, Natural flavor
Commonly found in
Soft drinks, snacks, candy, flavored dairy products, instant noodles.
Halal alternative
Halal-certified flavoring with a non-ethanol, plant- or microbial-based solvent and base.
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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