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Vanilla extract
Doubtful (mushbooh)
Often alcohol based. Vanilla powder or alcohol-free versions are fine.
Natural vanilla extract is usually made with alcohol. Alcohol-free vanilla, powder and pods avoid the question.
Where to verify
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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