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Is cochineal extract halal?

colorant · ingredient

strict
Doubtful
mainstream
Doubtful
lenient
Doubtful
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Source-dependent (insect origin): undisclosed source is conservatively Doubtful. NOT scholar-ratified; cross-check vs JAKIM MS 1500:2019 (insect-derived) = cochineal extract (E120). Madhhab split (per E120): Hanafi/Shafi'i/Hanbali generally avoid insects; Maliki permits. Kept MUSHBOOH in all profiles here pending source disclosure (source_required).

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Sources

JAKIM MS 1500:2019 — JAKIM (Department of Islamic Development Malaysia)MUIS Halal Additive Guide 2018 — MUIS (Islamic Religious Council of Singapore)

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