TypeSeafood
Comes fromSea creatures other than fish.
Names on labels27
Names to look for on labels
- prawn
- prawns
- shrimp
- shrimps
- crab
- lobster
- mussels
- oysters
- clams
- scallops
- squid
- octopus
- calamari
- crustaceans
- molluscs
On labels from other countries
- crevettes
- garnelen
- garnalen
- gambas
- camarones
- gamberi
- camarão
- karides
- udang
- روبيان
- جمبري
- креветки
What to do
No action needed for this additive. Check the rest of the ingredient list, and remember that meat products still need proper halal slaughter.
Frequently asked questions
Is shellfish (prawns, crab, mussels) halal?
Shellfish (prawns, crab, mussels) is halal. Halal according to the Shafi'i, Maliki and Hanbali schools. In the Hanafi school only fish is permitted (prawns are debated among Hanafis), so the Hanafi setting marks these as doubtful.
Where does shellfish (prawns, crab, mussels) come from?
Sea creatures other than fish.
Is shellfish (prawns, crab, mussels) halal for Hanafis?
In the Hanafi school only fish is clearly permitted from the sea, so many Hanafis treat these as doubtful or avoid them. Choose the Hanafi setting to see this in the checker.
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Last reviewed 2026-10-06. How we decide · Suggest a correction