TypeSoft drink
Comes fromSoft drinks named after alcoholic drinks.
Names on labels6
Names to look for on labels
- ginger ale
- root beer
- ginger beer
- non-alcoholic beer
- alcohol-free beer
- alcohol free beer
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 ginger ale / root beer halal?
Ginger ale / root beer is halal. Ginger ale and root beer are soft drinks. Alcohol-free beer usually still has up to 0.5% alcohol, so strict mode flags these.
Where does ginger ale / root beer come from?
Soft drinks named after alcoholic drinks.
Last reviewed 2026-10-06. How we decide · Suggest a correction