| There is a Pillsbury product that contains confectioners glaze, and in that there is shellac. I was wondering if you could look into this and inform on whether or not this is Halaal. |
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Q: 55 – Title: There is a Pillsbury product that contains confectioners glaze, and in that there is shellac. I was wondering if you could look into this and inform on whether or not this is Halaal. Question There is a Pillsbury product that contains confectioners glaze, and in that there is shellac. I was wondering if you could look into this and inform on whether or not this is Halaal.
Answer In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Assalamu 'alaykum wa Rahmatullahi Wabarakatuh
In principle, Insects are not impure as they do not have flowing blood.[1] However, insects (or any part of it) are impermissible to consume due to them being from the ‘khaba’ith’ (filth).[2]
Products containing ingredients derived from insects will only be permissible for external use. Shellac is a secretion derived from a female lac bug. This secretion will be halal based on the analogy of secretion derived from the bee, i.e. honey. However, during the process of manufacturing it into a glazing agent for an edible product, there are possibilities of traces and particles of this bug to be found in the product itself.
Therefore, edible products containing shellac will be unlawful for consumption.
Previously answered by Ml Rayhaan Docrat. See link; http://www.askimam.org/fatwa/fatwa.php?askid=68c5cc4899891b452d8867903caea0fb
And Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Wassalamu 'alaykum Ml. Luqman Hansrot, Checked and Approved by: Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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