What is the Ruling on Using Solid Intoxicants as Flavor Ingredients in Foods? In general, any filthy substance in solid form would still be impure. In terms of using alcohol as a flavor ingredient, it would be unlawful and filthy if the source is wine (i.e., alcohol derived from grapes.Continue Reading…
Is Beer Battered Shrimp Halal? Beer battered shrimp is unlawful to consume, as is anything with beer in it, no matter how little the amount of beer. I believe there is some misunderstanding on this issue. The fatwa that you cite is as follows:Continue Reading…
Is Consuming Alcohol in Foods in the Maliki School Halal? Balsamic vinegar and all other types of vinegar are considered pure in the Maliki madhab as they have lost the intoxicating ability of wine . In terms of flavorings that use alcohol as a preservative, they are not pure accordingContinue Reading…
