TypeFat
Comes fromUnspecified animals.
Names on labels15
Names to look for on labels
- animal fats
- animal shortening
On labels from other countries
- graisse animale
- graisses animales
- tierisches fett
- tierische fette
- dierlijk vet
- grasa animal
- grasso animale
- gordura animal
- hayvansal yağ
- lemak hewani
- دهون حيوانية
- животный жир
What to do
Look for a halal logo, a "vegan" label, or a stated plant source on the pack. If none of these are present, you can contact the manufacturer and ask for the source.
Frequently asked questions
Is animal fat halal?
Animal fat is doubtful (mushbooh). Could be pork or non-halal meat. Avoid unless certified.
Where does animal fat come from?
Unspecified animals.
Related ingredients
Last reviewed 2026-10-06. How we decide · Suggest a correction