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Stearic acid and magnesium stearate (E570, E572)
Doubtful (mushbooh)
Stearic acid can be animal or plant.
These are common in tablets and capsules. The stearic acid can come from animal fat, so check the source.
Where to verify
PUCOI · Philippine Ulama Congress Organization, Inc.
Halal certification, training and consultancy for food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, establishments and slaughterhouses.Open PUCOI ↗
Halal certification, training and consultancy for food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, establishments and slaughterhouses.Open PUCOI ↗
JAKIM · Department of Islamic Development Malaysia
Malaysian halal authority. Its Halal Malaysia portal lists certified products and recognised foreign certifiers.Open JAKIM ↗
Malaysian halal authority. Its Halal Malaysia portal lists certified products and recognised foreign certifiers.Open JAKIM ↗
Always confirm on the certifier's own website. This page is general education, not a fatwa.
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