Miscellaneous additive
Is Folic Acid halal?
Not classified. An older note called this halal or haram. That note is not the current label.
Not classified. An older note called this halal or haram. That note is not the current label.
What we know
The name is in the catalogue so you can find it. There is not enough evidence to classify.
What we don’t know
No external A or B source (certifier or scholarly page) is on file yet.
Why it matters
Not enough reliable source evidence to classify
What to verify
For Folic Acid (Vitamin B9) in this product: is the source plant, synthetic, or animal? If animal, which species and slaughter method?
What the sources say
Grade C cards are the old notes. They are not the current label. A later grade A or B citation is dated on its own card.
Synthetic form of folate, essential in pregnancy to prevent neural tube defects. Fully synthetic; halal.
Other ingredients — the bottle audit
Pharmacists do not certify a brand from the front of the tub. They read the shell, the lubricant, the carrier and the colour. Each line is a catalogue row. This is not a product certificate.
- Capsule shell. Gelatin, HPMC (hypromellose) or pullulan. Bare gelatin follows the capsule row — it is not the powder. Gelatin capsules · HPMC · Pullulan
- Glycerin / glycerol. Softgels and liquid drops. Plant or synthetic settles it; animal fat does not. The bottle rarely says which. E422 glycerol
- Magnesium stearate. The lubricant in most tablets. Vegetable or synthetic vs animal including porcine. A vegetarian capsule does not settle the powder inside. E572 magnesium stearate
- Flavourings. Natural flavour can hide an ethanol carrier. Vanilla extract is a different, disputed row. Natural flavours · Vanilla extract
- Colour. Carmine / cochineal (E120) is insect. Plant colours are a different page. Natural colour is not a plant guarantee. E120 carmine
Creatine powder is a different question from a creatine capsule. D3 wants lanolin vs lichen. Collagen wants a species.
Quick facts
| Name | Folic Acid (Vitamin B9) |
|---|---|
| Also on labels as | pteroylglutamic acid, vitamin b9, folate |
| Additive class | Miscellaneous additive |
| Classification | Insufficient evidence |
| External A/B source | None yet |
Common questions
Is Folic Acid halal?
Folic Acid (Vitamin B9) is classified as Insufficient evidence. Not classified. An older note called this halal or haram. That note is not the current label.
Is Folic Acid halal or haram?
On the evidence cited on this page, Folic Acid is insufficient evidence. Not enough reliable source evidence to classify Every position is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a link, so you can verify it directly.
What else is Folic Acid called on ingredient labels?
It can appear as: pteroylglutamic acid, vitamin b9, folate.
Where does this page's information come from?
Every position on this page is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a direct link, listed under 'What the sources say'. Muttoo aggregates and cites; it does not issue rulings.
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