Named ingredient
Is Yerba mate halal?
A South American holly leaf, drunk as tea. The plant is not a halal question. Ready-to-drink cans follow flavouring and additive rows. Unverified as a class.
A South American holly leaf, drunk as tea. The plant is not a halal question. Ready-to-drink cans follow flavouring and additive rows. Unverified as a class.
What the sources say
A South American holly leaf, drunk as tea. The plant is not a halal question. Ready-to-drink cans follow flavouring and additive rows. Unverified as a class.
Where you will run into it
- Teas
- Energy drinks
How to check it yourself
The leaf is plant. Sweetened canned drinks still need flavour-carrier and caffeine-blend checks.
Quick facts
| Name | Yerba mate |
|---|---|
| Also on labels as | mate, Ilex paraguariensis, maté |
| Additive class | Named ingredient |
| Classification | Insufficient evidence |
| Last verified | 2026-09-17 |
Common questions
Is Yerba mate halal?
Yerba mate is classified as Insufficient evidence. A South American holly leaf, drunk as tea. The plant is not a halal question. Ready-to-drink cans follow flavouring and additive rows. Unverified as a class.
Is Yerba mate halal or haram?
On the evidence cited on this page, Yerba mate 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 Yerba mate called on ingredient labels?
It can appear as: mate, Ilex paraguariensis, maté.
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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