Vanilla Essence

Question

(#065)

Vanilla essence or extract halal or haram?

Also is the local vanilla ice cream at stores halal or haram

Answer

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته

حامدا و مصليا و مسلما

Muhtaram

We received your query regarding vanilla essence and vanilla ice cream, Our response is as follows:

There are different types of vanilla extracts and vanilla flavoured foods in the market, including the processing structures such as cold processing, etc. Therefore, we cannot issue a general ruling on the permissibility or impermissibility of Vanilla extracts, essences or Vanilla ice cream.

In order for us to issue a ruling, kindly specify the specific type of Vanilla Extract/vanilla flavoured foods ingredient and the manufacturing company you are referring to.

And Allah Ta’ala knows best

Muhammad Irshad Motara

10^th Rajab 1434

21^st May 2013

Checked and approved by:

(Mufti) Musayyab Sahib

10^th Rajab 1434

21^st May 2013