Miscellaneous additive
Is Lard halal?
Lard: Absolutely haram. Sometimes found in older soap formulations and skin preparations. Most brands have phased it out but it may appear in budget products.
Lard: Absolutely haram. Sometimes found in older soap formulations and skin preparations. Most brands have phased it out but it may appear in budget products.
What the sources say
Absolutely haram. Sometimes found in older soap formulations and skin preparations. Most brands have phased it out but it may appear in budget products.
Haram. Found in some traditional soaps under the name sodium tallowate. Avoid.
Quick facts
| Name | Lard |
|---|---|
| Also on labels as | Tallow (porcine), adeps suillus, pig fat, pig tallow, porcine fat, pork tallow |
| Additive class | Miscellaneous additive |
| Classification | Verified haram |
| Last verified | 2026-08-21 |
Common questions
Is Lard halal?
Lard is classified as Verified haram. Lard: Absolutely haram. Sometimes found in older soap formulations and skin preparations. Most brands have phased it out but it may appear in budget products.
Is Lard halal or haram?
On the evidence cited on this page, Lard is verified haram. Not permissible — prohibited source confirmed Every position is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a link, so you can verify it directly.
What else is Lard called on ingredient labels?
It can appear as: Tallow (porcine), adeps suillus, pig fat, pig tallow, porcine fat, pork tallow.
Where does this page's information come from?
Every position on this page is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a direct link, listed under 'What the sources say'. Muttoo aggregates and cites; it does not issue rulings.
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