Vimto Products Halal or haram?

Products Suitable for Vegetarians/Gelatine Free

Product	Suitable for Vegetarians/ Gelatine Free	Not suitable for vegetarians
Wham (all chew bar versions)	ü
Irn Bru (all chew bar versions)	ü
Vimto (all chew bar versions)		ü Contains E120 colouring
Cola (all chew bar versions)	ü
Lippy Chick (all chew bar versions)	ü
Blue Rave 10p	ü
Dan Bar (all chew bar versions)	ü
Roy of the Rovers (all chew bar versions)	ü
Highland Toffee (all toffee bars)	ü
Choc. Highland Toffee 10p	ü
Black & Red 10p		ü Contains E120 colouring
Fizzy Lizzy 10p		ü Contains E120 colouring & gelatine.
Lanky Larry’s & Wizard Wandz		ü Contains gelatine
Tangy Banana 5p		ü Contains gelatine
Wham Itty Bitty’s	ü
Party Bags	ü (excluding Vimto)	ü Vimto contains E120 colouring
Traditional Highland Toffee & Fudge	ü
Bon Bons		ü Contains gelatine & some flavours E120 colouring

Last Updated: 27/04/2007

In the Name of Allah, the Inspirer of Truth.
Assalamu Alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh

We regard the Vimto products as permissible. We have attached the Mc Cowans factsheet for more information:

http://www.gmwa.org.uk/foodguide2/files/mccowans.doc

And Allah knows Best
Wa Alaykumussalaam Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuh
http://www.foodguide.org.uk

Many thanks for visiting the Vimto website and for your enquiry about whether Vimto has alcohol or animal derived ingredients.

All Vimto drinks are suitable for vegetarians. Additionally all Vimto branded confectionery with the exception of Vimto Bon Bons are also suitable for vegetarians.

Vimto does contain a very small amount of alcohol used as a carrier for the flavour.

Vimto does not contain any animal gelatine, animal fats or rennet. The flavourings used in soft drinks manufacture typically do contain alcohol however. This is used as the solvent to extract the flavouring substances from the fruits. Given the level of alcohol in the flavouring and the amount of flavouring used the level of alcohol therefore present in the final drink is extremely low.

We often receive enquiries of this nature in relation to Vimto’s suitability as Halaal. Strictly speaking, the drink is not Halaal however at least one soft drink manufacturer has presented a case to the Moslem council and had their products accepted for consumption despite containing the small amount of alcohol noted. We have not pursued this route ourselves but I have no reason to doubt that our products would receive the same acceptance.

Again thank you for taking the trouble to write to us. We very much appreciate hearing from Vimto consumers.

Kind regards

The Vimto Team

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Pringles haram or Pringles Halal?

Last Updated: 06/01/2009

Please Avoid:
PRINGLES Regular Smoked Bacon

The following are Halaal
PRINGLES
Regular Original
Regular Cheese & Onion
Regular Cheese
Regular Hot & Spicy *
Regular Paprika
Regular Prawn Cocktail
Regular Salt & Vinegar
Regular Sour Cream & Onion *
Regular Texas Barbecue
Light Original
Light Sour Cream & Onion *
Light Aromas Greek Style Cheese & Avocado Oil *
Light Aromas Mediterranean Salsa & Oregano Oil
Light Aromas Red Pepper & Olive Extract
Light Aromas Spicy Thai & Coconut Oil *
Rice Infusions Barbecue
Rice Infusions Cheese & Onion
Rice Infusions Classic
Rice Infustions Hot & Spicy
Rice Infusions Paprika
Rice Infusions Salt & Vinegar
Rice Infusions Sour Cream & Onion *
Rice Infusions Sweet & Sour *
Rice Infusions Thai Chilli & Lime
Select Italian Cheese & Garlic
Select Sea Salt & Balsamic Vinegar
Select Sundried Tomato *
Select Szechuan Barbecue
Select Thai Sweet Chili

HARAAM-
Regular Oven Roasted Chicken
Regular Roast Beef
Rice Infusions Peking Duck with Hoisin Sauce
Rice Infusions Sweet Beef Chili
Select Paprika

*carrier (trace)
Products which use a carrier are permissable. Alcohol used as carriers are common food industry techniques and are permissible due to necessity on condition that they do not intoxicate i.e. negligible (trace) amounts of alcohol are present.

Read the full article here:
http://www.gmwa.org.uk/foodguide2/index.php?page=viewquestion&id=200

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Nestle products without animal ingredients..

This is a list taken from the Nestle website... these following products do no contain any animal ingredients as listed by nestle. (they still might have alcohol so need to check that out..)

statment from Nestle:

All products on this list are free from meat, fish and their derivatives.
Please note: Some products on this list have been fortified with Vitamin D3 sourced from lanolin (sheep's wool). Recourse to that information should enable you to decide whether you wish to avoid any particular Nestle product.

Aero
Milk Chocolate, Peppermint, White, Caramel. Bubbles, Orange, Orange Delight


After Eight
Dark Chocolate Mints, Orange Chocolate Mints, White Chocolate Mints, Premium Bag Milk & Dark, Bar 80g Milk & Dark, Bitesize, Dark 85% cocoa

Black Magic
All new sweets, Dark Chocolate Thins, 100g Bars: Almond & Raisin, Almond, Dark choc


Breakaway Milk Chocolate, Caramac, Drifter


Heaven
Dark Truffle and Milk Orange Truffle Bar, Hazlenut Crème Bar, Milk Truffle bar, Perles Dark truffle, Dark chocolate bar, Assorted Neapoloitans, Brownie truffle

Kit Kat
Milk, Mint, Orange, White, 2 & 4 finger dark, Chunky, Cappuccino

Marc De Champagne Cocktail Truffles

Matchmakers
All Varieties, Honeycomb

Milky Bar
Original MilkyBar, Buttons, Choo, Milky Bar Munchies, Sandwich Biscuit Choco Mousse. Raspberry Filled Bar, Milkybar Buttons Pure, Milkybar Pure, Moments, Milkybar cake mix

Munchies
Original, Mint, Munchie Munchies,

Nesquik Snack
Chocolate

Nesquik Crunch
White

Nestle
Choc Cake Bar

Polo
Original Mints, Spearmint, Sugar free Mints, Extra Strong

Quality Street
All sweets, Big Purple One, Big Green Triangle, Big Orange Crunch, My Caramel Swirl, Toffees & Caramels (Delux) Hanging Bag Toffee Assortment

Rolo
Standard, Filled Egg, Rolo Choc Brownie cake mix

Rowntree’s
Jelly Tots, Jelly Tots cup Cakes

Toffee Crisp
Original, Toffee Crisp Biscuit, Popcorn (launched early 2008)

Walnut Whip
Vanilla

Yorkie
Milk Chocolate, Raisin & Biscuit, Yorkie Biscuit, Yorkie Classic Muffin, Yorkie Giant cookie mix, Yorkie Boulders

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Ferrero Rocher Halal or Ferrero Rocher Haram?

Last Updated: 21/11/2007

Calf Rennet Clarification:
Rennet per se, is not impermissible.
It is permissible to eat cheese which has rennet from calf rennet though
praiseworthy to refrain from due to a slight difference of opinion viz:

Is Whey Rennet Haraam? (no!)
http://www.gmwa.org.uk/foodguide2/index.php?page=viewquestion&id=20


Alcoholic Flavourings Clarification:

Alcohols used as a carrier for food colourings and flavourings are permissible as long as they are not sourced from dates or grapes.

Read the full article here:
http://www.gmwa.org.uk/foodguide2/index.php?page=viewquestion&id=200

FERRERO ROCHER Halaal
FERRERO ROCHER(IN PRESTIGE BOX) Halaal *
MON CHERI Haraam (Added Alcohol)
KINDER SURPRISE Halaal
KINDER MAXI SURPRISE (Easter egg) Halaal
KINDER CHOCOLATE 12.5g Halaal
KINDER MAXI 21g Halaal
KINDER BUENO Halaal
KINDER HAPPY HIPPO Halaal *
NUTELLA Halaal *
TIC TAC MINT Halaal
TIC TAC LIME/ORANGE Haraam (E120)
TIC TAC ORANGE Haraam (E120)
TIC TAC SPEARMINT Halaal
TIC TAC EXTRA STRONG Halaal

RAFFAELLO Halaal *

* calf rennet


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Walls ice cream halal or not?

The following are Haraam (not permitted)

Carte d'Or 750ML Tiramisu (Contains Marsala Wine)
Simpsons Sour Fizzz 70ml (Gelatine)
5.5L Raspberry Sorbet Artiscoop (carmine)

Please Avoid:
Carte d'Or True Taste 5L Rum & Raisin
5.5L Rum&Raisin Artiscoop

ALL THE FOLLOWING ARE HALAAL and contain NO WHEY POWDER

* An asterisk means the product uses alcoholic flavouring.

Please see the notes next to some of them, to highlight the issue of calf rennet and alcoholic flavourings at the bottom. Some may feel they wish to refrain them.

Calf Rennet Clarification:
Rennet per se, is not impermissible.
It is permissible to eat cheese which has rennet from calf rennet though
praiseworthy to refrain from due to a slight difference of opinion viz:

Is Whey Rennet Haraam? (no!)
http://www.gmwa.org.uk/foodguide2/index.php?page=viewquestion&id=20


Alcoholic Flavourings Clarification:

Alcohols used as a carrier for food colourings and flavourings are permissible as long as they are not sourced from dates or grapes.

Read the full article here:
http://www.gmwa.org.uk/foodguide2/index.php?page=viewquestion&id=200

Carte d'Or 1L Mango Sorbet
Carte d'Or 1L Blackcurrant Sorbet *
Carte d'Or 1L Lemon Sorbet
Wall's Milk Time Strawberry Milk Ice 1L *
Wall's Mint Choc Chip 2L
Wall's Chocolate 2L
Milk Time Strawberry Pot 4
Milk Time Milk & Biscuit Stick 6
8 Calippo Strawberry/Lime
10 Lemon Sparkles 550+B86ml
3 Magnum Mint
3 Magnum Double Chocolate
3 Magnum Mayan 330ml *
6 Mini Magnum Mayan 360ml
4 Magnum Mint
4 Solero Frutie 280ml *
2 Frusi Mango/Raspberry 200ml
2 Frusi Fruits of the Forest 200ml
2 Frusi Pineapple/Raspberry 200ml
2 Frusi Peach/Apricot 200ml
Calippo Orange 105ml
Calippo Shots Straw & Lemon 164ml *
Calippo Strawberry & Tropical (Funky Fruit) 105ml *
Lemonade Sparkles 70ml
Magnum Mint
Magnum Mayan 110ml *
Frusi 100ml Mango/Raspberry
Frusi 100ml Fruit of the Forest

Investigating:
5L Raspberry Sorbet Artiscoop
5L Lemon Sorbet Artiscoop

5.5L Lemon Sorbet Artiscoop
5.5L Mango Sorbet Artiscoop
5.5L Mandarin Sorbet Artiscoop
2 Frusi Straw/Apricot 200ml 1 x 9

ALL THE FOLLOWING ARE HALAAL AND INCLUDES WHEY RENNET

Carte d'Or 1L Light Vanilla *
Carte d'Or 1L Vanilla *
Carte d'Or 900ml Spagnola *
Carte d'Or 900ml Mascarpone *
Carte d'Or 900ml Triple Choc
Carte d'Or 900ml Lavazza *
Carte d'Or 900ml Greek Yoghurt & Honey
Carte d'Or Strawberry & Yoghurt Delice *
Carte d'Or 900ml Dark Chocolate Inspiration
Carte d'Or 750ML Pannacotta Amaretti *
Carte d'Or 750ML Creme Brulee

Wall's Cream of Cornish 1L
Wall's Vanilla Soft Sliceable 1 L

Wall's Cream of Cornish 2L
Wall's Vanilla Light 2L
Wall's Vanilla Soft Scoop 2L
Wall's Neapolitan 2L *
Wall's Raspberry Ripple 2L *

Wall's Cornish Brick 500ml
Wall's Neapolitan Brick 500ml
Wall's Vanilla Brick 500ml
Viennetta Brownie 650ml *
Viennetta Biscuit Forest Fruit 650ml
Viennetta Mint 650ml
Viennetta Vanilla 650ml
Viennetta Choc Orange 650ml
Viennetta Caramel 650ml
Romantica
6 Cornetto Classico 560ml *
12 Cornetto Classico 1500ml *
6 Cornetto Stwb 540ml *
6 Cornetto Mint 560ml
6 Cornetto Chocolate 560ml
Mini Cornetto Classico/Choc *
Mini Cornetto Hazelnut/Caramel *
12 Milk Time Mini Milk ChocStrawVan 420ml *

Milk Time Slice -6 *
Milk Time Probiotic Lolly 6 *
8 Mini Twister 400ml *
6 Mini Calippo Orange/Lemon 480ml
13 Happy Mix (Mag, Cor, Capri, Twister, Mmilk)

9 Chocolate Feast *
8 Mini Feast Choc & Mint

10 Orange Frutie - Strawberry Split Mix *

3 Magnum Classic 360ml *
3 Magnum White 360ml *

3 Magnum Almond *

3 Magnum Ecuador Dark *
3 Magnum Columbian Aroma *

6 Magnum Caramel and Nuts *
6 Magnum Snackpack 360ml Classic/White/Almond
6 Mini Magnum Strawberry Chocolate 360ml *
6 Mini Magnum Double 360ml *

6 Mini Magnum Dark (Ecuador) 360 ml *
4 Magnum Almond *

3 Solero Exotic 270ml *
3 Solero Strawberry Smoothie 270ml *
3 Solero Blackberry Smoothie 270ml

Wall's Cream Of Cornish 105ml *
Wall's VFM Vanilla Cup 120ml *
Wall's VFM Strawberry Cup 120ml
Wall's VFM Chocolate Cup 120ml
Wall's VFM Mint Cup 120ml
Cornetto Classico 125ml *
Cornetto Mint x1 125ml
Cornetto Straw 120ml *
Cornetto Whippy 125ml *
Cornetto Choc o Disc *
Cornetto Frutti Disc 125ml *

Mini Milk Van 35ml *
Mini Milk Van 35ml *
Twister 80ml *

Spongebob 67 ml *

Chocolate Feast 92ml *
Mint Feast 92ml
Chunky Choc Ice 75ml *
Footballissimo 80ml *

Magnum Classic 120ml *
Magnum White 120ml *

Magnum Almond *
Magnum Double Caramel *
Magnum Dark Ecuador 110ml *

Solero Exotic 90ml *
Solero Strawberry Smoothie 90ml *
Solero Blackberry Smoothie 90ml

Café Zero. Espresso 200ml *
Café Zero. Cappuccino 200ml
Café Zero Mocaccino 200ml
Carte d'Or True Taste 5L Mint
Carte d'Or True Taste 5L Milk Choc
Carte d'Or True Taste 5L Caramel *

Carte d'Or True Taste 5L Coffee *
Carte d'Or True Taste 5L Vanilla *
Carte d'Or True Taste 5L Straw *
Carte d'Or True Taste 5L Dark Choc
Carte d'Or True Taste 2.5L Banana *
Carte d'Or True Taste 2.5L Praline
Carte d'Or True Taste 2,5L Coconut *
Carte d'Or True Taste 2.5L Pineapple Sorbet
Carte d'Or True Taste 2.5L Mango Sorbet
Carte d'Or True Taste 2.5L Lemon Sorbet
Carte d'Or True Taste 2.5L Blackcurrant Sorbet *
5.5L Vanilla Artiscoop *
5.5L Caramel Artiscoop

5.5L Mascarpone Artiscoop *
5.5L Tiramisu Artiscoop *
5.5L Vanilla Choc Cookies Artiscoop
5.5L Triple Choc Artiscoop
5.5L Mint Choc Chip Artiscoop
5.5L Mint Crunch layered Artiscoop
5.5L Pistachio Artiscoop *
5.5L Strawberry Artiscoop *
5.5L Banana Artiscoop *
5.5 L Banana Artiscoop new recipe *

5.5L Greek Yoghurt & Honey Artiscoop *
Cornetto Soft Vanilla -18C+B156 *
Cornetto Soft Choc Chip -18C *
Cornetto Soft Straw -18C *
Cornetto Soft Choc & Mint 145ml -18C
Cornetto Soft Exotic *

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Kellogs Halal or Haram?

Thank you for your email regarding Kelloggs cereals. I can confirm the email received from Ana Lara is in fact correct. Gelatin was found necessary to achieve the required product image and
profile for the market place. As soon as we can achieve an alternative ingredient to gelatin whilst maintaining the quality expected from Kelloggs we will reformulate as appropriate. Thank you for contacting us

Kind Regards
Lindsay James
Customer Services Representative

Subject: Gelatine (pork / beef) In Kellogg's products

Thank you for contacting Kellogg Company about the gelatin we add to some of our products. We are happy to provide you with this information.

Gelatin is used to help the texture of the product and is derived from either beef or pork. Kellogg's(R) Frosted Mini-Wheats( R) and Kellogg's(R) Rice Krispies Treats(R) cereals contain type B gelatin, which is derived from beef. Whenever marshmallow ingredients are present in a
Kellogg's(R) cereal brand, the marshmallow contains type A gelatin, which is derived from pork. Kellogg's(R) Krave(TM) Snack Bars also contain type A gelatin derived from pork sources.

Type B gelatin is derived from beef sources and is found in the frosting of all varieties of Kellogg's(R) Frosted Pop-Tarts(R) , Kellogg's(R) Frosted Pop-Tarts(R) Snak-Stix(TM) , all varieties of Kellogg's(R) Pop-Tarts(R) Pastry Swirls, and Kellogg's(R) Nutri-Grain( R) Minis with
Yogurt Icing. Plain (unfrosted) Kellogg's(R) Pop-Tarts(R) do not contain gelatin. None of the equipment that comes in contact with the gelatin in Kellogg's(R) Frosted Pop-Tarts(R) is used in the production of the other pastries.

Kellogg's(R) Rice Krispies Treats(R) Squares contain type A gelatin in the marshmallow, which is derived from pork sources.

The pregelatinized wheat starch contained in some of our toaster pastries is derived from wheat and does not contain any gelatin. Vegetable shortening only is used to produce plain or frosted
Kellogg's(R) Pop-Tarts(R) . No animal shortening is used.

We appreciate your patronage of our products and hope that this provides you with the information you need to make food choices appropriate for your family.

Sincerely,

Ana Lara Consumer Affairs Department

vclarke wrote, On 18/06/2008 07:04:

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Chewits / Vimto Halal or Haram?

LEAF UK 2009

Last Updated: 26/01/2009 The following are Halaal Chewits - Strawberry Flavoured Stickpack Chewits - Blackcurrant Flavoured Stickpack Chewits - Fruit Salad Flavoured Stickpack Chewits - Orange Flavoured Stickpack Chewits - Lemon Flavoured Stickpack Chewits - Lime Flavoured Stickpack Vimto Flavour Chews Stickpack Chewits - Xtreme Apple Flavoured Stickpack Chewits - Xtreme Lemon Flavoured Stickpack Chewits - Xtreme Tutti Frutti Flavour Stickpack Chewits TwistWrap Bag 250g Chewits Multipack 5stick Chewits Multipack 7 stick Vimto Chews Multipack 7 stick Chewits Citrus Multipack 5 stick Chewits Chunky Chews Bag Chewits Ministick Bag 330g Chewits Fruit Multipack 5+2 free Chewits Citrus Multipack 5+2 free Chewits Mixed Chunky Chew Bag Chewits Strawberry & Vimto Multipack Chewits Minis Mix Bag 250g Chewits Strawberry Laces Bag 250g Chewits Strawberry Whips x60 Chewits Apple Whips x 60 Chewits Cola Whips x 60 Chewits Orange Whips x 60 Chewits Skipping Ropes x 30 Chewits Strawberry Laces Bag x100g Chewits Vampire Teeth 200g Chewits Strawberry Twisters 120g Company Statement about alcohol flavourings: " Please note that some flavourings (an ingredient in Chewits) do contain alcohol as a carrier/solvent. However flavouring is only a small percentage of the recipe and due to the temperature of the product when flavour is added, the alcohol will 'flash off' thus leaving the product alcohol free." They have not told us which products contain the alcohol flavouring, so we cannnot advise any further you in that respect, if you wish to refrain. However, our ruling is below. Alcoholic Flavourings Clarification: Alcohols used as a carrier for food colourings and flavourings are permissible as long as they are not sourced from dates or grapes. Source

Rubicon Halal or Rubicon Haram? - update

This serves as an update to the previous Rubicon post..

There is a text and Email going around to the tune of:

Rubicon contains 0.055% of alcohol as confirmed on their website
www.rubiconexotic.com/faqs2.html. Thats nearly 20ml of alcohol in a
standard 330ml can! The managment confirm it is not halal. plz fwd.

Answer

Last Updated: 28/01/2009 In the Name of Allah, the Inspirer of Truth. Assalamu Alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh In answer to the text, the alcohol remaining in some products would be less than 0.05%. The calculation of 20ml in every 330ml is obviously as a result of incorrect mathematical calculations. 0.05% of 330ML is actually 0.165ml (approximately one sixth of a millilitre) which is a negligible amount. For our take on alcohol flavourings, see: Alcohol Flavourings Clarification - http://www.gmwa.org.uk/foodguide2/index.php?page=viewquestion&id=200 We try to give the consumer the choice, if they feel they want to refrain from alcoholic flavourings. As a result of the text and the resultant queries, Rubicon swiftly provided us with the information we required to make a decision on their products, so based on the information provided, a fully comprehensive list is presented below. It is crucial for companies to work with closely with us, so decisions on products suitable for Muslims are decided on sound Jurisprudential principles. Where companies do not do this, they sometimes get themselves into a pickle. The following are Halaal: Rubicon Mango Juice Drink 1L & 288ml & 300ml * Rubicon Passion Juice Drink 1L & 288ml & 300ml Rubicon Guava Juice Drink 1L & 288ml & 300ml Rubicon Lychee Juice Drink 1L & 288ml Rubicon Guanabana Juice Drink 1L & 288ml * Rubicon Pomegranate Juice Drink 1L & 288ml & 300ml Rubicon Papaya Juice Drink 1L & 288ml * Rubicon Pineapple & Coconut Exotic Blend 1L Rubicon Mango, Apple & Peach 100% Juice Rubicon Guava, Berry & Grape 100% Juice Rubicon Sparkling Mango Juice Soft Drink 330ml * Rubicon Sparkling Passion Juice Soft Drink 330ml Rubicon Sparkling Guava Juice Soft Drink 330ml Rubicon Sparkling Lychee Juice Soft Drink 330ml Rubicon Sparkling Pomegranate Juice Soft Drink 330ml Rubicon Sparkling Mango No Added SugarJuice Soft Drink 500ml * Rubicon Sparkling Guava No Added SugarJuice Soft Drink 500ml Rubicon Sparkling Passion No Added SugarJuice Soft Drink 500ml Rubicon Sparkling Pomegranate No Added SugarJuice Soft Drink 500ml Sun Exotic Tropical Juice Drink 1L & 288ml * Sun Exotic Pineapple & Coconut Juice Drink 1L & 288ml Sun Exotic Fruit Paradise 1L & 288ml * Sun Exotic Sparkling Topical Juice Soft Drink 330ml * * Alcoholic flavourings And Allah knows Best Wa Alaykumussalaam Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuh http://www.foodguide.org.uk

Coca cola halal? does not contain animal ingredients?

Last Updated: 01/02/2009

Coca Cola Statement:

"
None of the products of Coca-Cola Great Britain contain ingredients derived from mammals. As some practicing vegetarians avoid fish products as well, it is important to note that some of our products contain minute traces of fish gelatine, which is used as a stabiliser for the beta-carotene colour. These products have been clearly labelled on the attached list.

Soft drinks products of The Coca-Cola Company are officially recognised as non-alcoholic beverages. However, 'Schweppes' Lemonade Shandy is an alcohol containing beverage and thus is appropriately labelled. The ingredients and manufacturing process used in the production of 'Coca-Cola' are rigorously regulated by government and health authorities in more than 200 countries which have consistently recognised the beverage as a non-alocoholic product. This includes countries where Islam is the major religion."

‘Schweppes’ Lemonade Shandy - Alcoholic drink HARAAM

The rest are Halaal according to information provided, however please note that Coca Cola has not responded to our question about alcoholic flavourings. Britvic, Rubicon and Libby's drinks have clearly declared alcoholic flavourings.

If you wish to refrain from alcoholic flavourings, then we advise you that Coca Cola Company products may not be suitable for your consumption.

‘Coca-Cola’
Coca-Cola' Zero
Cherry Coke'
Diet Coke'
Diet Coke' with Cherry
Diet Coke' Citrus Zest
Caffeine-free ‘Diet Coke’
Diet Coke' Plus Vitamins 3
Diet Cole' Plus Antioxidant 3
‘Sprite’
‘Sprite’ Zero
‘Fanta’ Orange
‘Fanta’ Orange Zero
‘Fanta’ Icy Lemon
‘Fanta’ Icy Lemon Zero
Fanta' Fruit Twist
Fanta' Still Orange Citrus
Fanta' Still Orange Tropical
Fanta' Still Orange Tropical Zero
‘Lilt’ Pineapple & Grapefruit (fish)
‘Lilt’ Pineapple & Grapefruit Zero (fish)
‘Five Alive’ Citrus Burst Juice Drink
‘Five Alive’ Berry Blast Juice Drink
‘Five Alive’ Tropical Hit Juice Drink
‘Powerade’ Berry & Tropical
Powerade' Aqua+ Lime
Powerade' Cherry
Powerade' Orange
‘Roses’ Lime Cordial
‘Malvern’ Still English Water
‘Malvern’ Sparkling English Water
‘Kia-Ora’ Orange (fish)
‘Kia-Ora’ Orange - NAS (fish)
‘Kia-Ora’ Mixed Fruit
‘Kia-Ora’ Mixed Fruit - NAS
‘Kia-Ora’ Pear & Blackcurrant - NAS
‘Kia-Ora’ Pear & Blackcurrant 3
‘Cresta’ Lemonade
‘Cresta’ Diet Lemonade 3
‘Oasis’ Summer Fruits
‘Oasis’ Summer Fruits Light
‘Oasis’ Citrus Punch
‘Oasis’ Blackcurrant Apple
Oasis' Peach Passionfruit Extra Light
Oasis' Power Berry Extra Light 3
‘Dr Pepper'
‘Dr Pepper’ Zero
Relentless'
Relentless' Inferno (fish)
Relentless' Juiced
‘Canada Dry’ Ginger Ale
‘Canada Dry’ Diet Ginger Ale
Glaceau' Revive
Glaceau' Spark
Glaceau' Defence
Glaceau' Power C
Glaceau' Essential
Glaceau' Multi V
‘Schweppes’ Indian Tonic Water
‘Schweppes’ Slimline Tonic Water
‘Schweppes’ Bitter Lemon
‘Schweppes’ Slimline Bitter Lemon
‘Schweppes’ American Ginger Ale - 200ml bottles
‘Schweppes’ Soda Water
‘Schweppes’ Russchian - 1 Litre
‘Schweppes’ Indian Tonic Water with a hint of lemon Zest
‘Schweppes’ Slimline Tonic Water with a hint of lemon Zest
‘Schweppes’ Lemonade
‘Schweppes’ Diet Lemonade
‘Schweppes’ Summer Punch Lemonade
Schweppes' Diet Summer Punch Lemonade
‘Schweppes’ Ginger Beer
Schweppes' Pear, Apple and Cinnamon
‘Schweppes’ Orange Squash
‘Schweppes’ Peppermint Cordial
‘Schweppes’ Lime Cordial
‘Schweppes’ Blackcurrant Cordial
‘Schweppes’ Tomato Juice Mix
‘Schweppes’ Sweetened Grapefruit
‘Schweppes’ Pink Grapefruit
‘Schweppes’ Pineapple Juice
Schweppes' Orange Juice Standard
‘Schweppes’ Deuce Cranberry and Raspberry
Schweppes' Tonic with a hint of Pomegranate
Schweppes' Straightcut Pomegranate & BlueBerry
Schweppes' Diet Straightcut Grapefruit & Mandarin
Schweppes' Classic Cloudy Lemonade
Schweppes' Winter Lemonade 3
‘Schweppes’ Hi-Juice 66 3
Schweppes' Orange Cordial 3
Schweppes' Straightcut Lemon 3
Schweppes' Diet Straightcut Lemon 3
Minute Maid' Orange Juice with Juicy Bits
Minute Maid' Smooth Orange Juice
Minute Maid' Smooth Orange & Raspberry Puree
Minute Maid' Orange & Passion Fruit (fish)
Minute Maid' Red Grape & Raspberry
Minute Maid' Apple & Mango
Minute Maid' 100% Pure Orange Juice - 330ml cans
Minute Maid' 100% Pure Apple Juice - 330ml cans
Minute Maid' Breakfast On The Go Smoothie - Citrus
Minute Maid' Breakfast On The Go Smoothie - Summer Fruits
Minute Maid' Cell Defence Pomegranate & Blueberry 3
Minute Maid' Digestive Wellbeing Apricot, Apple & Citrus 3
Minute Maid' Nutri Top Up Apple & Berries 3
Minute Maid' Nutri Top Up Citrus Blend 3
Minute Maid' Nutri Top Up Tropical 3

Fish= Minute traces of fish gelatine
Discontinued= 3
Diet Coke' with Cherry
Diet Coke' Citrus Zest
Diet Coke' Plus Vitamins
Diet Cole' Plus Antioxidant
Caffeine-free ‘Diet Coke’
‘Sprite’
‘Sprite’ Zero
‘Fanta’ Orange
‘Fanta’ Orange Zero
‘Fanta’ Icy Lemon
‘Fanta’ Icy Lemon Zero
Fanta' Fruit Twist
Fanta' Still Orange Citrus 375ml & 1.5litre Bottle
Fanta' Still Orange Tropical " "
Fanta' Still Orange Tropical Zero " "
‘Lilt’ Pineapple & Grapefruit (fish)
‘Lilt’ Pineapple & Grapefruit Zero (fish)
‘Five Alive’ Citrus Burst Juice Drink
‘Five Alive’ Berry Blast Juice Drink
‘Five Alive’ Tropical Hit Juice Drink
‘Five Alive’ Berry Whirl
‘Five Alive’ Citrus Whirl
‘Powerade’ Berry & Tropical
Powerade' Aqua+ Lime
Powerade' Cherry
Powerade' Orange
‘Roses’ Lime Cordial
‘Malvern’ Still English Water
‘Malvern’ Sparkling English Water
‘Kia-Ora’ Orange (fish)
‘Kia-Ora’ Orange - NAS (fish)
‘Kia-Ora’ Mixed Fruit
‘Kia-Ora’ Mixed Fruit - NAS
‘Kia-Ora’ Pear & Blackcurrant
‘Kia-Ora’ Pear & Blackcurrant - NAS
‘Cresta’ Lemonade
Cresta' Diet Lemonade
‘Oasis’ Summer Fruits
‘Oasis’ Summer Fruits Light
‘Oasis’ Citrus Punch
‘Oasis’ Blackcurrant Apple
Oasis' Power Berry Extra Light
‘Dr Pepper'
‘Dr Pepper’ Zero
Relentless'
Relentless' Inferno (fish)
‘Schweppes’ Indian Tonic Water
‘Schweppes’ Slimline Tonic Water
‘Schweppes’ Bitter Lemon
‘Schweppes’ Slimline Bitter Lemon
‘Schweppes’ American Ginger Ale - 200ml bottles
‘Schweppes’ Soda Water
‘Schweppes’ Russchian - 1 Litre
‘Schweppes’ Indian Tonic Water with a hint of lemon Zest
‘Schweppes’ Slimline Tonic Water with a hint of lemon Zest
‘Schweppes’ Lemonade
‘Schweppes’ Diet Lemonade
‘Schweppes’ Summer Punch Lemonade
Schweppes' Diet Summer Punch Lemonade
Schweppes' Winter Lemonade
‘Schweppes’ Ginger Beer
‘Schweppes’ Hi-Juice 66
‘Schweppes’ Orange Squash
‘Schweppes’ Peppermint Cordial
‘Schweppes’ Lime Cordial
‘Schweppes’ Blackcurrant Cordial
Schweppes' Orange Cordial
‘Schweppes’ Tomato Juice Mix
‘Schweppes’ Sweetened Grapefruit
‘Schweppes’ Pink Grapefruit
‘Schweppes’ Pineapple Juice
Schweppes' Orange Juice Standard
‘Schweppes’ Deuce Cranberry and Raspberry
Schweppes' Tonic with a hint of Pomegranate
Schweppes' Straightcut Lemon
Schweppes' Diet Straightcut Lemon
Schweppes' Straightcut Pomegranate & BlueBerry
Schweppes' Diet Straightcut Grapefruit & Mandarin
‘Canada Dry’ Ginger Ale
‘Canada Dry’ Diet Ginger Ale
Minute Maid' Orange Juice with Juicy Bits
Minute Maid' Smooth Orange Juice
Minute Maid' Smooth Orange & Raspberry Puree
Minute Maid' Smooth Orange & Mixed Summer Fruits Juice
Minute Maid' Orange & Passion Fruit (fish)
Minute Maid' Red Grape & Raspberry
Minute Maid' Apple & Mango
Minute Maid' 100% Pure Orange Juice - 330ml cans
Minute Maid' 100% Pure Apple Juice - 330ml cans
Minute Maid' Breakfast On The Go Smoothie - Citrus
Minute Maid' Breakfast On The Go Smoothie - Summer Fruits
Minute Maid' Cell Defence Pomegranate & Blueberry
Minute Maid' Digestive Wellbeing Apricot, Apple & Citrus
Minute Maid' Nutri Top Up Apple & Berries
Minute Maid' Nutri Top Up Citrus Blend
Minute Maid' Nutri Top Up Tropical

None of the products of CCGB contain ingredients derived from mammals. The products that contain minute traces of fish gelatine have been clearly labelled (fish)

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halal ehh...

so much for... "Brother im muslim.. what you mean where i get my meat from??"

Study reveals 'shocking' kebabs

Some 35% of doners contained a different meat than advertised

Doner kebabs sold in the UK contain "shocking" levels of salt, fat and calories, a survey has concluded.

Officers from 76 councils sampled 494 kebabs to test their nutritional value, during the Local Authority Coordinators of Regulatory Services (Lacors) study.

The average doner they tested contained almost 1,000 calories - half a woman's recommended daily intake.

Geoffrey Theobald, of Lacors, said: "The level of saturated fat and salt in some is a serious cause for concern."

He added that while they "would never consider kebabs part of a calorie-controlled diet" the true content of the average kebab was worrying.

Among the kebabs sampled - without salad or sauces - the average doner contained 98% of an adult's recommended daily salt and 148% of their daily saturated fat allowance.

Graph: Kebab content compared to recommended daily allowances

Under the supermarket "traffic lights" system, red marks would be earned by 97% for fat, 98% for saturated fat and 96% for salt.

Some 35% of labels listed a different meat species than that actually found in the kebab.

This study has turned the spotlight on doner kebabs Geoffrey Theobald Lacors How unhealthy is a doner?

Six kebabs were found to include pork when it had not been declared as an ingredient. Two of the six were described as Halal - food or drink permitted for Muslims, which must not contain pork.

Mr Theobald said it was "totally unacceptable" that people with certain faiths were unknowingly eating meats that were against their beliefs.

The worst doners inspectors came across contained 1,990 calories before salad and sauces - over 95% of a woman's recommended daily calories, 346% of a woman's saturated fat intake and 277% of an adult's daily salt intake.

Researchers uncovered significant regional variations, with the average kebab in the north-west of England containing 1,101 calories, compared with 1,084 in Scotland, 1,055 in Wales and 1,066 in England's south-east.

Northern Ireland's average of 843 was the lowest in the UK.

Mr Theobald said it was "totally unacceptable" that inaccurate labelling was so widespread.

In addition, there was little difference in weight between kebabs labelled as "small" and "large", he added.

"While some people may think they are making sensible choices by ordering a small kebab, this study showed little difference between small and large kebab weight."

He said with obesity rates rising so rapidly in the UK, portion size was as important as content, he said.

"This study has turned the spotlight on doner kebabs and we hope that manufacturers rise to the challenge and work with councils to provide a healthier product that contains only what it says on the label," Mr Theobald said.

Research by the UK's Food Standards Agency in 2006 found that 18.5% of doner takeaways posed a "significant" threat to public health, and 0.8% posed an "imminent" threat.

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Are You Wearing Pigskin Leathers?

It is amazing that many Muslims do not know if they are actually wearing a leather jacket or a shoe or carrying a purse or any other leather product that is made of pigskin.

Imagine how many mosques, centers and other holy places they may have made NAJAS. Their prayers may not have been accepted. Do you think you are one of them or will you be one on them?


Here are some tips to find what a pigskin is, what it looks like and where it is used?

Where it is Used?

• General Leather Products: Heavily used in Chinese and other developing or under- developing countries.
• Shoes & Joggers: Full Leather suede looking Shoes or inner linings.
• Jackets: Full Leather suede looking knee long and waist long full sleeve or sleeveless jackets.
• Purses: Women and men purses. Full leather or linings.
• Brief Cases: Men and Women leather brief cases, usually inner linings are pigskins. But look out for rest of the leather.

Why is it Used?

Price & Availability: Pigskin is cheap and easily available in most countries. It is lighter that real suede made of Cow. Due to low price it is easier to market and sell. It was first used as liners as it is really thin and strong. Soon it was used in most products as profit margins are comparatively high.

How to recognized it?

Mostly, it looks like suede. But it is thinner. It has spots on it. Kind of depressions or little holes that never go through. It seems like some has used spikes to try to pin through it. But these spots are only on one side.

Usually, on the other side of the leather, you will see squeezed round shaped spots. These spots may not be very prominent on this side. If you look very closely at the pictures given, you will have no problem in identifying pigskin. If you are not sure, read labels or ask the store keepers. Do not ask them if these are pigskins. Let them tell you what kind of leather it is. Do not take their words. Ask for proof.

Hard to Recognize

Hardest is to recognize the pigskin that is being used for non-suede type leather products. But with a close examination spots and holes can be detected. This type of leather needs much concentration.

Picture # 1)

Flattened leather with thin look and equal-distance spots.

Picture #2)

Very prominent Spots & Pin Holes. Suede like texture is visible.

Picture # 3

Flattened and soft looking but spots are visible.

Rubicon Drinks Halal or not??

Are Rubicon Exotic Juice Drinks suitable for Halal consumption?

Questions about soft drinks containing ethyl alcohol have been raised a number of times by concerned Muslims over the past few years. In these cases the Muslim Law (Shariah) Council in the UK have confirmed that the composition and procedure involved in the production of these soft drinks is in compliance with the rules of Shariah and therefore Halal for Muslims to consume.

If you were to analyse soft drinks you would find a tiny trace amount of ethyl alcohol in many of the finished products. The reason this is common in soft drinks is because the flavouring process often results in a trace of ethyl alcohol. This amount is typically less than 0.05% - a level that is so low that the body metabolises the ethyl alcohol faster than it is consumed meaning it can have no intoxicating effect. Some Rubicon products do contain trace levels below this 0.05% level.

AG Barr the soft drinks company who have made Rubicon products for the past 25 years have accreditation from the Muslim Law (Shariah) Council UK that testifies that its drinks are in compliance with the rules of Shariah and therefore are Halal for Muslims to consume.

Rubicon only makes soft drinks and these have been enjoyed by the people of Britain and around the world for over 25 years.

We hope this answers your questions and allays your concerns about the suitability of Rubicon to be consumed by Muslims. If you have any further concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us on info@rubiconexotic.com.

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The above quoted words are taken directly from Rubicons Faq on it official website.. now it does have "trace" amount of alcohol in it... Halal or not?? you need to question an Alim who is well versed with the Fiqh of food items and is a pious (muttaqi) person.

as an aside you can also look for updates on the GMWA website... here

Cadbury Products halal or Haram??

Last Updated: 04/11/2008

Notes:

1. The subsidiary companies are listed after the name of the product e.g. Ernest Jackson, Barker and Dobson, Cadbury World, Lion Confectionery, Halls etc.

2. Being such a huge list, mistakes do happen, so be prudent and check the ingredient for obvious haraam ingredients like gelatine, cochineal etc.

3. All queries relating to this list must be referred back to the Foodguide and not to Cadbury's.

The following are Halaal

BUBBALOO ALL VARIETIES - ADAMS
BUBBILICIOUS ALL VARIETIES - ADAMS
ASSORTED TOFFEES - BASSETTS
BUTTERMINTS
CHERRY DROPS - BASSETTS
EVERTON MINTS - BASSETTS
FRUIT BONBONS - BASSETTS
LEMON BONBONS - BASSETTS
MINT CREAMS - BASSETTS
MINT FAVOURITES (Murray mints, Murray buttermints, Everton, Mint toffees) - BASSETTS
MURRAY MINTS - BASSETTS
PEAR DROPS - BASSETTS
SHERBET LEMONS - BASSETTS
TOFFEE AND FUDGE FAVOURITES - BASSETTS
TOFFEE BONBONS - BASSETTS
ALMONDS - CADBURY (SHELLAC)
ASSORTED NUTS - CADBURY (SHELLAC)
BOOST GLUCOSE - CADBURY
BOURNVILLE - CADBURY
BOURNVILLE 1848 - CADBURY
BOURNVILLE 99 CALORIES - CADBURY
BOURNVITA - CADBURY
BOURNVITA LIGHT - CADBURY
BRUNCH BAR CRANBERRY AND ORANGE - CADBURY
BRUNCH BAR HAZELNUT - CADBURY
BRUNCH BAR RAISIN - CADBURY
BUTTONS - CADBURY
CHOCOLATE ECLAIRS - CADBURY
CHOMP - CADBURY
COCOA - CADBURY
CREAMY WHITE BUTTONS - CADBURY
CREME EGG - CADBURY
CREME EGG - TWISTED
CRUNCHIE - CADBURY
CRUNCHIE NUGGETS - CADBURY
CRUNCHIE SHARE BOX - CADBURY
CURLY WURLY - CADBURY
CURLY WURLY SQUIRLIES - CADBURY
DAIRY MILK 99 CALORIES - CADBURY
DAIRY MILK - CADBURY
DAIRY MILK ADVENT CALENDAR - CADBURY
DAIRY MILK ADVENT CALENDAR MINATURES (VARIETY) - CADBURY
DAIRY MILK CARAMEL EGG - CADBURY
DAIRY MILK CARAMEL FREDDO - CADBURY
DAIRY MILK CARAMEL TREE DECORATIONS - CADBURY
DAIRY MILK COINS - CADBURY
DAIRY MILK EGGS - CADBURY
DAIRY MILK FREDDO - CADBURY
DAIRY MILK FRUIT AND NUT - CADBURY
DAIRY MILK MINIATURES (BAGS) - CADBURY
DAIRY MILK MINIATURES (SLOT MACHINE) - CADBURY
DAIRY MILK SHARE BOX - CADBURY
DAIRY MILK SHARE BOX (INDULGENT) - CADBURY
DAIRY MILK SHARE BOX (VARIETY) - CADBURY
DAIRY MILK SHOTS - CADBURY (SHELLAC)
DAIRY MILK SMALL - CADBURY
DAIRY MILK TASTERS - CADBURY (SHELLAC)
DAIRY MILK TREE NOVELTIES - CADBURY
DAIRY MILK TURKISH - CADBURY
DAIRY MILK WHOLENUT - CADBURY
DAIRY MILK WITH CARAMEL - CADBURY
DAIRY MILK WITH CREME EGG - CADBURY
DAIRY MILK WITH CRUNCHIE - CADBURY
DAIRY MILK WITH MINT CHIPS - CADBURY
DAIRY MILK WITH MINT CHIPS 99 CALORIES - CADBURY
DAIRY MILK WITH ORANGE CHIPS - CADBURY
DAIRY MILK WITH WAFER - CADBURY
DAIRY MILK WITH APRICOT CRUMBLE
DAIRY MILK WITH CRANBERRY AND GRANOLA
DOUBLE DECKER - CADBURY
DREAM - CADBURY
DRINKING CHOCOLATE - CADBURY
FLAKE / 99 FLAKE - CADBURY
FLAKE DARK - CADBURY
FLAKE DIPPED - CADBURY
FLAKE MOMENTS - CADBURY
FLAKE PRALINE - CADBURY
FUDGE - CADBURY
HAZELS - CADBURY (SHELLAC)
HEROES ASSORTMENT - CADBURY
HIGHLIGHTS ALL VARIETIES
HOT CHOCOLATE INSTANT - CADBURY
INSTANT HOT MOCHA - CADBURY
MELTS - DELICIOUSLY DARK - CADBURY
MELTS - HEAVENLY PRALINE - CADBURY
MELTS - VELVETY MILK - CADBURY
MILK TRAY - CADBURY
MINI CARAMEL EGG - CADBURY
MINI CREME EGG - CADBURY
MINI EGGS - CADBURY
MISSHAPES - CADBURY
PICNIC - CADBURY
ROSES ASSORTMENT - CADBURY
ROSES LUXURY ASSORTMENT - CADBURY
ROSES TRUFFLE SELECTION - CADBURY
SNACK SHORTCAKE - CADBURY
SNACK WAFER - CADBURY
SNAPS CARAMEL CRUNCH - CADBURY
SNAPS MINT - CADBURY
SNAPS ORANGE - CADBURY
SNAPS ORIGINAL - CADBURY
STARBAR - CADBURY
TIMEOUT - CADBURY
TURKISH DELIGHT CHOCOLATES - CADBURY
TWIRL - CADBURY
PEPPERMINT CREAM - FRY'S
TURKISH DELIGHT - FRY'S
BLACKCURRANT MEDICATED - HALLS
CHERRY SUGAR FREE - HALLS
EXTRA STRONG MENTHO-LYPTUS medicated - HALLS
ORIGINAL MEDICATED SUGAR FREE - HALLS
ORIGINAL MENTHO-LYPTUS medicated - HALLS
SOOTHERS ALL VARIETIES - HALLS
EXTRA COOL PEPPERMINT - TREBOR
EXTRA COOL SPEARMINT - TREBOR
MIGHTY MINIS - TREBOR
SOFT FRUITS - TREBOR
SOFT MINTS SPEARMINT - TREBOR
SOFT MINTS PEPPERMINT - TREBOR
TRIDENT SOFT GUMS - ALL FLAVOURS
WISPA

Please refrain from these:

DAIRY MILK SANTA - CADBURY

Haraam products:

GELATINE-BASED OR E120

ANIMAL MIX - BASSETTS
ANISEED IMPERIALS - BASSETTS
FRUIT ALLSORTS - BASSETTS
FRUIT GUMS - BASSETTS
JELLY BABIES - BASSETTS
JELLY BABIES FRUITY - BASSETTS
JELLY BABIES MILKY - BASSETTS
JELLY BABIES PARTY - BASSETTS
LIQUORICE ALLSORTS - BASSETTS
MINT IMPERIALS - BASSETTS
SPEARMINT IMPERIALS - BASSETTS
STRAWBERRY BONBONS - BASSETTS
SWEETSHOP FAVOURITES (Pear drops, Rhubarb & custard, Kola cubes, Pineapple chunks) - BASSETTS
MIDGET GEMS - MAYNARDS
SPORTS MIX - MAYNARDS
WINE GUMS LIGHT - MAYNARDS
WINE GUMS standard and mini - MAYNARDS
WINE GUMS SOFT - MAYNARDS
WINE GUMS SOURS - MAYNARDS
WINE PASTILLES - MAYNARDS
EXTRA STRONG MENTHOL AND EUCALYPTUS - TREBOR
EXTRA STRONG MINTS - TREBOR
EXTRA STRONG SPEARMINT - TREBOR
MINI SOFTMINTS - TREBOR
THE NATURAL CONFECTIONERY COMPANY FRUIT FLAVOURED GUMS - ALL VARIETIES
TRIDENT SPLASH GUMS - ALL FLAVOURS
TRIDENT FRESH GUMS - ALL FLAVOURS
TRIDENT SWEET KICKS GUMS - ALL FLAVOURS

ALCOHOL ADDED - HARAAM
SNACK SANDWICH - CADBURY

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Red Bull Halal??

The following are Halaal, but do utlise alcohol based flavouring carriers (see below for more details).

Red Bull Energy Drink (250ml) (alcoholic flavourings)
Red Bull Energy Drink (355ml) (alcoholic flavourings)
Red Bull Sugarfree (250 ml) (alcoholic flavourings)
Red Bull Sugarfree (355ml) (alcoholic flavourings)
Red Bull Cola (250 ml)
Red Bull Cola (355ml)

Alcoholic Flavourings Clarification:

Alcohols used as a carrier for food colourings and flavourings are permissible as long as they are not sourced from dates or grapes.

Read the full article here:
Alcohol Flavourings Clarification - http://www.gmwa.org.uk/foodguide2/index.php?page=viewquestion&id=200

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Mars Products Halal or Haram?

Haraam E120

Skittles - Sours *E120
M&Ms Peanut *E120
M&Ms Chocolate *E120
M&Ms Crispy *E120

Investigating
Skittles - Fruits

ALL THE FOLLOWING ARE HALAAL

Please see the notes next to some of them, to highlight the issue of calf rennet and alcoholic flavourings at the bottom. Some may feel they wish to refrain them.

Calf Rennet Clarification:

Rennet per se, is not impermissible.
It is permissible to eat cheese which has rennet from calf rennet though
praiseworthy to refrain from due to a slight difference of opinion viz:

Is Whey Rennet Haraam? (no!)
http://www.gmwa.org.uk/foodguide2/index.php?page=viewquestion&id=20

* contains calf based rennet

*? Possibly contains calf rennet as manufactured on the continent

Alcoholic Flavourings Clarification:

Alcohols used as a carrier for food colourings and flavourings are permissible as long as they are not sourced from dates or grapes.

Read the full article here:

http://www.gmwa.org.uk/foodguide2/index.php?page=viewquestion&id=200

Aquadrops Apple
Aquadrops Citrus
Bounty Milk *
Bounty Dark *
Celebrations *
Flyte *
Galaxy Milk
Galaxy Smooth Dark *
Galaxy Fruit & Nut *
Galaxy Hazelnut *
Galaxy Amicelli *
Galaxy Caramel *
Galaxy Ripple *?
Galaxy Minstrels *?
Lockets Honey & Lemon
Lockets Blackcurrant
Lockets Extra Strong

Maltesers *?
Maltesers White *
Mars Planets *
Mars *?
Mars Delight *
Mars Funsize *
Milky Way *
Milky Way Magic Stars *
Revels *?

Snickers *?
Snickers Funsize *
Starburst Original
Starburst Strawberry
Starburst Choozers
Starburst Sours
Topic *
Tracker Chocolate Chip
Tracker Raisin
Tracker Roasted Nut
Tunes Cherry
Tunes Blackcurrant
Tunes Strawberry
Twix *

ICE CREAMS
Bounty - All varieties *
Galaxy - All varieties *
Mars Bar - All varieties *
Maltesers - All varieties *
M&Ms *
Snickers - All varieties *
Starburst - All varieties
Twix Bar *

DRINKS - Shakes
Mars Refuel
Mars Extra Chocolate
Mars Hot Chocolate
Mars Thick Shake *?
Galaxy Creamy Hot Chocolate *?
Galaxy Smooth & Creamy Chocolate Milk Drink
Galaxy Smoothie Chocolate Orange
Galaxy Thick Shake *?
Maltesers Malted Hot Chocolate
Maltesers Super Thick Shake
Maltesers Super Frothy Chocolate Milk Drink
M&M's Super Thick Shake *
Twix Super Thick Shake *?
Bounty Drink
Moment du chocolat with Marshmallows *?
Moment du chocolat dark

DRINKS - Powder
Bounty Frappe
Galaxy Hot Chocolate
Galaxy Hot Chocolate with Caramel
Galaxy Hot Chocolate Bliss
Maltesers Hot Chocolate Malt Drink

Last Updated: 23/01/2009

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WHY IS IT SO IMPORTANT FOR A MUSLIM TO STRICTLY CONSUME HALAL?

Consuming Halal is an order of Allah and an essential part of the Islamic faith. Allah has repeatedly emphasised the consumption of Halal in His book. The following are some examples of such verses:

• “O Messengers, eat from the pure foods and work righteousness”
  (Holy Quran 23:51)
  
• “O you who have believed, eat from the pure things which we have provided you” (Holy Quran 2:172)
  
• “O mankind, eat from whatever is on earth (that is) lawful and pure”
  (Holy Quran 2:168)
  
• “So eat of that (meat) upon which Allah's name has been mentioned, if you are believers in His verses” (Holy Quran 6:118)
  
• “And do not eat that upon which the name of Allah has not been mentioned, for indeed it is a grave disobedience”. (Holy Quran 6:121)

By being careless about the dietary laws of Islam a believer puts himself in harms way both in this world and the world hereafter. In this world, due to in taking such a product he deprives himself from having any of his good deeds and duas accepted by his creator while in the hereafter he suffers the greatest loss ever imaginable i.e. refusal from being admitted to Paradise . All this is confirmed in the following traditions:

1. Abu Hurairah RA related,” Allah's Messenger PBUH said: Verily Allah is pure and He accepts only what is pure and indeed Allah has given those orders to the believers, which he has given to the Messengers. He has said, “O Messenger, eat from the pure foods and work righteous”. He -also- has said: “O you who have believed, eat from the pure things which we have provided you.” Then (the Prophet PBUH) made mention of a man who undergoes a lengthy journey in a state that he is dishevelled and dusty. He spreads his hands towards the sky (calling), “O my lord, O my lord”, however his food is Haram, his drink is Haram, his clothes are Haram and he has been nourished with Haram! So how will his call be answered?” (Muslim)
2. S'ad RA relates: Allah's messenger PBUH said “O S'ad purify your food (and as a result) you will become one who's supplications are accepted. I swear by He in whose hands the soul of Muhammad PBUH lies, verily a servant (of Allah) tosses a Haram morsel in his stomach (due to which) no deed is accepted from him for 40 days” (Tabarani)
3. Abu Baker RA narrated that Allah's Messenger PBUH said “That body will not enter Paradise which has been nourished with Haram” (Baihaqi)
4. Ka`b Ibn Ujrah relates that the Prophet of Allah (PBUH) said, “a body nourished with Haram will not enter Jannah”. (Tirmidhi)
5. Jabir RA reported, Allah's Messenger PBUH said, “That flesh will not enter Paradise which has grown from Haram, and all that flesh which has grown from Haram, the fire (of hell) is more worthy of it.” (Ahmed, Darimi, Baihaqi)
6. Abu Hurayrah (RA) reports that the Prophet of Allah (PBUH) said, “a time will come upon the people wherein a man will not bother what he intakes; whether from Halal source or Haram.” (Bukhari)

In our times, it becomes even more important to ensure the meat and poultry consumed is genuinely Halal due to the execessive deceit, cheat and false labelling of Halal in the industry.


Further Reading

• Problems discovered in the 'Halal' industry
• Importance of monitoring
• Fatwa on the importance of investigating - Can we trust the word 'Halal'?

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THE FIQH OF HALAL MEAT

Based on a verbal Fatwa by Mufti Rafi Usmani
Raised by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani


Question

What are some general principles related to Halal meat? Can we trust others' word on whether the meat is Halal?


Answer

1. In general, the jurists (fuqaha) mention that one can trust another’s word (Muslim or non-Muslim) that the meat has been properly Islamically slaughtered [Fatawa Hindiyya, Radd al-Muhtar].
2. However, when there is reason to be cautious, it is recommended to take the means to make sure that it is in fact Halal.
3. When there is ‘reasonable’ fear that this particular meat is possibly Haram--or when it is generally the case that meat labelled ‘Halal’ is dubious--then it would be one’s duty to make sure.
   
   (End of Fatwa)

Keeping the above in mind, Muslims living in this country need to ponder as to which situation relates to them. The first and second situations are both out of the question, and the reason is obvious. The third situation also does not relate to us, since there is not only ‘reasonable’ fear that the meat labelled as Halal is possibly Haram. Rather, based on the research and investigation of many individuals and organisations, the current situation is even worse – that is there is ‘extreme’ fear that a particular meat labelled as Halal may be Haram.

Therefore, one must not take another’s word at face value; rather it will be one’s duty to ensure that the meat is Halal, whether individually or through an organisation that one trusts and who would give this assurance.

And Allah knows best

Mufti Muhammad Ibn Adam Al-Kawthari

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CONTEMPORARY ISSUE OF STUNNING

The issue of stunning is very delicate (whether done by captive bolt stun, electric head stun or electrified water bath), in the sense that there are many conditions and criteria that must be considered. Firstly for reason of the animals' welfare, the act of stunning is extremely disliked and according to some even reaches the stage of being Haram, as it causes the animal unnecessary suffering. Thereafter even more importantly is how it affects the Islamic ruling on the animal as to whether or not it is fit for Muslim consumption.

The Islamic criteria that must be met while slaughtering the animals are clear-cut; any deviation from them will render the animal unfit for Muslim consumption. Amongst the guidelines established for a Halal slaughter is the unwavering fundamental that the animal must be alive at the time of slaughter and the blood must be drained out.

It has been witnessed that on many occasions animals subjected to stunning arrive at the slaughterer dead. This is due to either the unbearably high voltage or a delay in the time it takes to get to the slaughterer if the stunning is irreversible. Sometimes it can also be because animals are drowned in the stunning tank. It has been noted that the problem of dead animals reaching the slaughterer is invariably present in all the slaughterhouses that use the stunning method. The research also states that more than 35% of the animal especially chickens die prior to slaughter due to stunning. It is also proven that a large amount of blood remains in the animal which renders it Haram. The animal is also deprived of the effects of tasmiyyah as it would be unconscious at the time of slaughter.

Also what needs to be understood is that there is no pressure from the side of the government of the United Kingdom forcing Muslims to adopt such inhumane methods of slaughter. Therefore because of all the negative aspects of stunning, the Halal Monitoring Committee has set a blanket ruling disallowing stunning in any form.

“Stunning the animal before slaughter leaves a huge doubt into the halalness of the animal as many could be killed by the stunning especially in the case of poultry. Furthermore, it prevents the drainage of entire blood resulting in it being retained in the animal and retained blood causes germs and bacteria, it deprives animals from the benefits of tasmiyah due to it being unconscious, it is inhumane to animals and causes unnecessary pain and suffering, it is in reality done not for animal rights purposes, but in order for the industry to kill more animals quicker so as to increase profits. According to the majority of the Ulama stunning is not accepted in Islam and stunning could render the meat Haram in many cases.” (Abu Ibrahim)

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