Halal Checker
Type a food, ingredient, E-number, brand or chain โ get a verdict, the school positions, and what the certifiers say.
This checker is a guide, not a religious ruling (fatwa). Scholars and certification bodies disagree on several items below, and both positions are stated. Certification status changes without notice โ confirm with the certifying body. For your own case, ask a qualified scholar.
Is Gelatin Halal?
Mushbooh โ depends on sourcePork gelatin is haram; certified zabiha beef gelatin and fish gelatin are halal.
Is McDonald's Halal?
Depends on countryCertified halal in Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore and the Gulf โ not certified in the US, UK or Canada.
Is Vanilla Extract Halal?
Disputed โ scholars differAlcohol-based extract splits the scholars; alcohol-free extract is accepted by all.
Is Sushi Halal?
Depends on the rollFish is halal; the questions are the mirin in the rice, surimi, and shellfish.
Is Whey Protein Halal?
Depends on the rennetMicrobial rennet is halal; animal rennet from a non-zabiha calf is not.
Is Collagen Halal?
Depends on the sourceMarine is halal; porcine is haram; bovine needs zabiha certification.
Is Pepperoni Halal?
Haram by defaultStandard pepperoni is pork. Only certified zabiha beef or turkey pepperoni is halal.
Is E471 Halal?
Mushbooh โ depends on sourceVegetable-source E471 is halal; animal-fat E471 (including pork) is haram.
What Is Halal Certification?
Directory โ read the markA mark is one body's audited statement. Check the body, then check its register.
How the checker works
The checker answers a named item; the ingredient scanner checks a pasted label. Every entry gives a quick-answer table by source or variant, the positions of the schools of thought and the certification bodies where they differ, halal alternatives, and a link to the matching checker tool. Where scholars genuinely disagree โ vanilla extract, shellfish in sushi, animal rennet โ both positions are stated rather than ruled on.
Three buckets, before you open an entry
Most foods sort into three buckets: always fine (plain fruit, vegetables, fish, water), always out (pork, alcohol as an ingredient, non-halal meat), and depends on the source (gelatin, emulsifiers, rennet, flavourings). The third bucket is where this checker earns its keep โ the name on the label does not tell you where the ingredient came from, so the entry tells you what to ask and what to look for instead.
For the full method โ the three-bucket sort, the alcohol framework, and the five-step shelf routine โ see our guide to checking any product.
Sources: each entry names the standard it applies โ IFANCA (ifanca.org), the Halal Monitoring Committee (halalhmc.org), JAKIM (halal.gov.my), LPPOM MUI (halalmui.org), MUIS (muis.gov.sg), the EU food-additive database (food.ec.europa.eu) and the FDA (fda.gov). Last reviewed: November 2026.