Halal glossary
Ahlul Kitab-----A term from the Quran. It refers to the People who received Divine Scriptures and is a reference to the Christians and the Jews.
Antioxidant(抗氧化剂)————Compounds that delay or prevent oxidation of foods. Examples are BHA, BHT and citric acid.
BHA(丁基羟基茴香醚)————Butylated Hydroxy Anisole. It is an antioxidant. BHA is Halal.
BHT(二丁基羟基甲苯)————Butylated Hydroxy Toluene. It is an antioxidant. BHT is Halal.
Carrageenan(卡拉胶)————An extract from Irish Moss, which forms a gel in food systems. It is used as a food ingredient. Carrageenan is Halal.
Casein(酪蛋白)————The major protein in milk. It is used in the manufacture of most cheeses. It may be Halal or haram, depending upon the enzyme used to produce it.
Chocolate Liquor(巧克力浆)————A semi-viscous sweet syrup containing chocolate, sugar and other ingredients. It is used in making candy, drinks and other chocolate flavored foods. Chocolate liquor is not alcoholic and is Halal, unless haram ingredients are added to it.
Clarifying Agents(澄清剂)————A group of chemical compounds used in liquid foods to remove cloudiness due to suspended matter.
Cultures(发酵剂)————Several bacteria and other microbes used singly or in combination to bring about fermentation in several foods. They are used in the manufacture of fermented milks, cheeses and fermented meat products.
Diglycerides(甘油二酸酯)————Fatty substances containing glycerol and two fatty acids. Diglycerides can be made from animal or vegetable fats and they are used as an emulsifier in food products. If made from Halal animals slaughtered in the Islamic way or from plant sources, they are Halal. Otherwise they are haram. Currently, it is best to look for products using only 100% vegetable diglycerides.
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