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Is Lab-Grown Meat Halal?

Quick answer Scholars differ

Scholars are still discussing it. Many say cultivated meat can be halal if the original cells come from a halal animal that was slaughtered Islamically (or taken in a permitted way) and the growth medium contains nothing haram. Cells from pork or with haram growth media are not halal.

Also asked as: “Is cultured meat halal?” · “Is cultivated meat halal?”

The main questions

  • Cell source: from a halal animal, and ideally a slaughtered one.
  • Growth medium: must not use blood products or other haram ingredients.

Some certifiers have begun to issue guidance. Expect clearer rulings as products reach shops.

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