Halal Critical-Point Ingredient Database

Animal-derived Depends on Source

Shellac (E904) (E904)

A glossy coating from lac insect resin; the material itself is generally tolerated, but the process needs checking.

Chemical & Additive Depends on Source

Stearic Acid / Magnesium Stearate (E470, E572) (E470/E572)

An anti-caking and lubricating agent in tablets and powders, which can come from palm oil or animal fat.

Chemical & Additive Depends on Source

Taurine

An amino acid in energy drinks; now almost always synthetic, though historically from ox bile.

Alcohol Derivative Depends on Source

Vanilla Extract

A natural vanilla flavoring whose industry standard uses ethanol as the extraction solvent.

Animal-derived Depends on Source

Vitamin D3 from Lanolin

Commercial vitamin D3 is often extracted from lanolin (sheep wool grease), not from a slaughtered animal.

Animal-derived Depends on Source

Whey and Caseinate

A dairy derivative that is halal in itself, but the cheesemaking process behind it may use animal rennet.

Microbial Halal

Yeast

A fermentation microorganism that is generally halal, though its growth medium is worth checking.