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Is Lime halal?
Fruit of Citrus aurantiifolia or Citrus latifolia. Plant material. No grade A or B certifier ruling on file classifying lime as a class. Not a ruling.
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 Lime in this product: is the source plant, synthetic, or animal? If animal, which species and slaughter method?
The detail
Opened the IFANCA Halal Shopper's Guide to Ingredients on 2026-11-07. The page states it is not a comprehensive list and does not name lime, key lime, persian lime, Citrus aurantiifolia or Citrus latifolia. That miss is not a ruling. Prepared lime products can carry other ingredients; check those names on the pack. Classification remains insufficient-evidence.
What the sources say
Fruit of Citrus aurantiifolia or Citrus latifolia. Plant material. No grade A or B certifier ruling on file classifying lime as a class. Not a ruling.
Where you will run into it
- Beverages
- Desserts
- Condiments
- Mexican cuisine
How to check it yourself
Ask the manufacturer for the source of any flavorings, colorings or processing aids if the product is not plain lime.
Quick facts
| Name | Lime |
|---|---|
| Also on labels as | lime, limes, key lime, persian lime, citrus aurantiifolia, citrus latifolia |
| Additive class | plant |
| Classification | Insufficient evidence |
| External A/B source | None yet |
Common questions
Is Lime halal?
Lime is classified as Insufficient evidence.
Is Lime halal or haram?
On the evidence cited on this page, Lime 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 Lime called on ingredient labels?
It can appear as: lime, limes, key lime, persian lime, citrus aurantiifolia, citrus latifolia.
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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