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Question
Assalamualaikum I emailed magnum and they replied with the below. “Streets products contain the best quality natural based flavours, natural flavours are extracted using an industrial alcohol. Generally the alcohol source is a food chemical named Propylene glycol which in general use is synthesised in a lab. As far as we are aware the Propylene glycol is not extracted from grapes and is not ethanol based. Please note that during processing the Propylene glycol is evaporated from the product however there may be trace amounts (<0.1%) at the end of processing. Propylene glycol is listed under flavours. The Emulsifier 471 used in the Streets Ice Cream products is sourced from vegetable. Where gelatine is used in Streets products it is derived from beef and is Halal, however, our manufacturing facilities are not Halal accredited.” should i avoid or can we eat?
Answer
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته
حامدا و مصليا و مسلما
Muhtaram
We have received your query regarding consuming food products with alcohol, our response is as follows:
Please refer to Fatwa #167 on the Darul Ifta website which contains detail regarding the ruling of alcohol.
And Allah Ta’ala knows best
Answered by:
Muhammad Irshad Motara
6th Muharram 1446
13th July 2024
