Gelatine
Gelatine, gelatin, gelatina, gélatine, animal gelatine, pork gelatine, beef gelatine, fish gelatine, E441
What it is
A gelling agent and protein obtained by boiling the skin, tendons, ligaments, and bones of animals.
Why BOTIA flags it
It flags it because it is always of animal origin and its status under Islamic law is highly dependent on the source animal and slaughter method.
BOTIA CAN
- Confirm that the product contains ingredients of animal origin.
- Flag the product as doubtful (mashbooh) or unlawful (haram) for Muslim consumers if no halal certification is present.
BOTIA CANNOT
- Identify the specific animal species (such as porcine or bovine) from which the gelatine was extracted.
- Determine if the animal was slaughtered according to Islamic rites.