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Enzymes
Doubtful (mushbooh)
Source can be animal (including pork) or microbial.
Enzymes in bread, cheese, juice and supplements may be animal derived. Ask the maker for the source or look for certification.
Where to verify
Malaysian halal authority. Its Halal Malaysia portal lists certified products and recognised foreign certifiers.Open JAKIM ↗
Halal certification, training and consultancy for food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, establishments and slaughterhouses.Open PUCOI ↗
Always confirm on the certifier's own website. This page is general education, not a fatwa.
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