Named ingredient
Is Oncom halal?
A West Javan fermented cake (Neurospora on okara or peanut press-cake). Plant. Not tempeh as a different fungus. Unverified as a class.
A West Javan fermented cake (Neurospora on okara or peanut press-cake). Plant. Not tempeh as a different fungus. Unverified as a class.
What the sources say
A West Javan fermented cake (Neurospora on okara or peanut press-cake). Plant. Not tempeh as a different fungus. Unverified as a class.
Quick facts
| Name | Oncom |
|---|---|
| Also on labels as | fermented oncom |
| Additive class | Named ingredient |
| Classification | Insufficient evidence |
| Last verified | 2026-09-18 |
Common questions
Is Oncom halal?
Oncom is classified as Insufficient evidence. A West Javan fermented cake (Neurospora on okara or peanut press-cake). Plant. Not tempeh as a different fungus. Unverified as a class.
Is Oncom halal or haram?
On the evidence cited on this page, Oncom 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 Oncom called on ingredient labels?
It can appear as: fermented oncom.
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.
Record ingredient-oncom · last verified 2026-09-18 · report an error