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Is sorbitol (capsule/softgel use) halal?

capsule (plant) · ingredient

strict
Halal
mainstream
Halal
lenient
Halal
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Origin class: plant (stated); supplement function: capsule. status_condition: Commercially plant-derived from corn/glucose hydrogenation; confirm source not animal-derived (rare but possible). Aggregation methodology, not scholar-ratified.

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Sources

https://sanha.org.za/2009/12/14/e420i-sorbitol/ — SANHA (South African National Halaal Authority) — E-number guide

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