Miscellaneous additive
Is Shea Butter 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 Shea Butter 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.
Halal. Rich emollient widely used in moisturisers and hair care. Plant-derived with no animal involvement.
Quick facts
| Name | Shea Butter |
|---|---|
| Also on labels as | butyrospermum parkii butter, karite butter |
| Additive class | Miscellaneous additive |
| Classification | Insufficient evidence |
| External A/B source | None yet |
Common questions
Is Shea Butter halal?
Shea Butter is classified as Insufficient evidence. Not classified. An older note called this halal or haram. That note is not the current label.
Is Shea Butter halal or haram?
On the evidence cited on this page, Shea Butter 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 Shea Butter called on ingredient labels?
It can appear as: butyrospermum parkii butter, karite butter.
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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