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Is Rennet Halal?

Answered by Halal Monitoring Services Updated

HMS Answer

IT DEPENDS

Rennet can be animal-derived, microbial or plant-derived, so the word rennet alone may not tell the consumer enough. Look for Halal certification when the source is unclear.

The full answer

Rennet can be animal-derived, microbial or plant-derived.

The word “rennet” alone therefore may not tell the consumer enough.

When its source is unclear, look for Halal certification or reliable manufacturer information rather than guessing.

Answers in the Halal Knowledge Center reflect the standards followed by Halal Monitoring Services (HMS). HMS certifies only what it checks.