Animal-derived
Halal
Albumin (Egg White)
A protein from egg white — generally halal, but still worth verifying against non-halal blending.
Why this is a critical point
On most food labels, albumin refers to egg-white protein, a source that is inherently halal as long as it is not blended with something questionable (an alcohol-based preservative or another animal-derived flavoring, for instance). In a pharmaceutical context "albumin" can also refer to human or animal blood serum — the context of use determines what further checking is needed.
Also known as
Egg albumin, Albumen, Putih telur bubuk
Commonly found in
Bakery products (meringue, macarons), processed meat manufacturing, certain pharmaceutical products.
Halal alternative
Usually no substitute is needed; just confirm the label explicitly states "egg albumin/albumen".
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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