Ethyl alcohol in food
Question
I would like to know if ethyl alcohol found in sauces, is permissible for consumption?
Answer
It will not be permissible to consume food items containing ethyl alcohol or ethanol. Other Halaal alternatives available should be utilized.
- Answered by
- Mufti Mohammed Desai
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