Named ingredient
Is Soy leghemoglobin halal?
A soy-derived heme used to make a plant burger taste like meat. The protein is plant/fermentation. The rest of the patty (E471, flavour, coconut oil) is extra. A brand SKU is not this class.
A soy-derived heme used to make a plant burger taste like meat. The protein is plant/fermentation. The rest of the patty (E471, flavour, coconut oil) is extra. A brand SKU is not this class.
What we know
Muttoo currently shows this as Source-dependent from a desk note. That is not a certifier ruling.
What we don’t know
No external A or B source (certifier or scholarly page) is on file yet. The pack in your hand does not, by itself, name the raw material or process.
Why it matters
Doubtful until the source is known (mashbooh)
What to verify
For Soy leghemoglobin in this product: is the source plant, synthetic, or animal? If animal, which species and slaughter method?
What the sources say
A soy-derived heme used to make a plant burger taste like meat. The protein is plant/fermentation. The rest of the patty (E471, flavour, coconut oil) is extra. A brand SKU is not t
What to ask the manufacturer
A recognised halal mark or a vegan declaration can settle this instead. If you email the brand, send one specific question:
For Soy leghemoglobin in this product: is the source plant, synthetic, or animal? If animal, which species and slaughter method?
Quick facts
| Name | Soy leghemoglobin |
|---|---|
| Also on labels as | soy heme, heme from soy, leghemoglobin |
| Additive class | Named ingredient |
| Classification | Source-dependent |
| External A/B source | None yet |
Common questions
Is Soy leghemoglobin halal?
Soy leghemoglobin is classified as Source-dependent. A soy-derived heme used to make a plant burger taste like meat. The protein is plant/fermentation. The rest of the patty (E471, flavour, coconut oil) is extra. A brand SKU is not this class.
Is Soy leghemoglobin halal or haram?
On the evidence cited on this page, Soy leghemoglobin is source-dependent. Doubtful until the source is known (mashbooh) Every position is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a link, so you can verify it directly.
What else is Soy leghemoglobin called on ingredient labels?
It can appear as: soy heme, heme from soy, leghemoglobin.
Why isn't there a single yes/no answer for Soy leghemoglobin?
Because the ruling depends on information the label does not carry — the source material, the production route, or which scholarly position you follow. This page shows each named position with a link so you can check it yourself.
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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