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Animal fat, tallow and shortening
Doubtful (mushbooh)
Halal only if from halal-slaughtered animals.
Fats from cattle, sheep or poultry are halal only when the animal was slaughtered in the halal way. Unspecified shortening may also include pork fat.
Where to verify
Halal certification, training and consultancy for food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, establishments and slaughterhouses.Open PUCOI ↗
Long-established Philippine halal certifier, recognised for food, restaurants, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.Open IDCP ↗
Always confirm on the certifier's own website. This page is general education, not a fatwa.
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