Meat is only halal when the animal is slaughtered according to Islamic law. Ingredient lists cannot show this — look for a recognised halal certification logo. HMC vs HFA explained.
Names to look for on labels
- bone broth
- beef bone broth
- chicken bone broth
- bone stock
- lamb stock
- stock cube
- stock cubes
- gravy granules
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.
More about bone broth and stock
Bone broth is made by simmering animal bones, often with vegetables, for many hours so that collagen and minerals dissolve into the liquid. It sets to a jelly when cold.
It is used in soups, ramen, sauces and drinks sold as health foods. The bones can be beef, chicken or pork, and the pack does not always say which.
Is bone broth and stock vegetarian or vegan?
No. Bone broth and stock comes from animals, so it is not vegetarian or vegan.
Why we classify it this way
Doubtful Halal only if made from Islamically slaughtered animals. Stock cubes and gravy granules often contain it — check for a halal logo or a vegetarian label.
Basis: Needs correct halal slaughter. It comes from an animal, so it is only halal if the animal was slaughtered correctly. An ingredient list cannot show that: look for a halal logo.
References
- Qur'an 5:3, Quran.com. Lists carrion, blood and swine among the forbidden foods.
Classification audited 3 November 2026. It has not been reviewed by a scholar. How classifications work · Suggest a correction
Frequently asked questions
Is bone broth and stock halal?
Bone broth and stock is doubtful (mushbooh). Halal only if made from Islamically slaughtered animals. Stock cubes and gravy granules often contain it — check for a halal logo or a vegetarian label.
Where does bone broth and stock come from?
Animal bones simmered in water.
Is bone broth and stock vegetarian or vegan?
No. Bone broth and stock comes from animals, so it is not vegetarian or vegan.