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Is Rum and Raisin Halal?

Quick answer It depends

Rum and raisin ice cream and desserts often contain real rum, which makes them haram for most scholars. Some use only rum flavouring with no alcohol — read the ingredients, or choose a halal-certified version.

Also asked as: “Is rum and raisin ice cream halal?” · “Does rum and raisin contain alcohol?”

Rum vs rum flavouring

"Rum" or "rum-soaked raisins" in the ingredients means alcohol. "Rum flavouring" may be alcohol-free or carried in a little alcohol — see alcoholic drink flavouring.

How to check it yourself

Recipes differ between countries and change. Look for a halal logo, then read the ingredients on the pack you are holding — or scan the barcode for an instant halal check.

Written and checked by

Hafiz Nasir Mehmood

Quran HafizIslamic researcher

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