Miscellaneous additive
Is Pig fat in food halal?
The IIFA states that foodstuffs containing pig fat, including some cheese, oil, fat, ghee, and butter, are strictly prohibited.
The IIFA states that foodstuffs containing pig fat, including some cheese, oil, fat, ghee, and butter, are strictly prohibited.
What we know
Named sources are on this page. Classification: Verified haram. A cited position confirms a prohibited source for this class of ingredient.
What we don’t know
See the sources for the limits of each position.
Why it matters
Not permissible — prohibited source confirmed
What to verify
For Pig fat in food in this product: is the source plant, synthetic, or animal? If animal, which species and slaughter method?
What the sources say
Foodstuffs that comprise pig fat-like
Quick facts
| Name | Pig fat in food |
|---|---|
| Also on labels as | porcine fat ingredient, pig-fat ingredient |
| Additive class | Miscellaneous additive |
| Classification | Verified haram |
| Source last accessed | 2026-08-23 |
Common questions
Is Pig fat in food halal?
Pig fat in food is classified as Verified haram. The IIFA states that foodstuffs containing pig fat, including some cheese, oil, fat, ghee, and butter, are strictly prohibited.
Is Pig fat in food halal or haram?
On the evidence cited on this page, Pig fat in food is verified haram. Not permissible — prohibited source confirmed Every position is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a link, so you can verify it directly.
What else is Pig fat in food called on ingredient labels?
It can appear as: porcine fat ingredient, pig-fat ingredient.
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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