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Is Lentil halal?
A legume (Lens culinaris) used as whole or split dal, in soups and stews. Plant. No grade A or B certifier ruling on file for lentil as a class. Not a ruling.
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 Lentil in this product: is the source plant, synthetic, or animal? If animal, which species and slaughter method?
The detail
Opened the IFANCA Halal Shopper's Guide to Ingredients on 2026-11-04. The page states it is not a comprehensive list and does not name lentil or Lens culinaris. That miss is not a ruling. Prepared lentil dishes may carry other ingredients; check those names on the pack. Classification remains insufficient-evidence.
What the sources say
A legume (Lens culinaris) used as whole or split dal, in soups and stews. Plant. No grade A or B certifier ruling on file for lentil as a class. Not a ruling.
Where you will run into it
- soups
- stews
- Indian foods
- legumes
How to check it yourself
['Confirm any spices, oils or additives on the pack.']
Quick facts
| Name | Lentil |
|---|---|
| Also on labels as | lentils, lentil, lens culinaris, masoor, masoor dal, red lentil |
| Additive class | food |
| Classification | Insufficient evidence |
| External A/B source | None yet |
Common questions
Is Lentil halal?
Lentil is classified as Insufficient evidence.
Is Lentil halal or haram?
On the evidence cited on this page, Lentil 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 Lentil called on ingredient labels?
It can appear as: lentils, lentil, lens culinaris, masoor, masoor dal, red lentil.
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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