Emulsifier, thickener or gelling agent
Is Magnesium Stearate halal?
Magnesium Stearate (porcine): Haram. Source must be verified in pharmaceutical and cosmetic powders.
Magnesium Stearate (porcine): Haram. Source must be verified in pharmaceutical and cosmetic powders.
What the sources say
Haram. Source must be verified in pharmaceutical and cosmetic powders.
Quick facts
| Name | Magnesium Stearate (porcine) |
|---|---|
| Also on labels as | animal magnesium stearate (porcine) |
| Additive class | Emulsifier, thickener or gelling agent |
| Classification | Verified haram |
| Last verified | 2026-08-21 |
Common questions
Is Magnesium Stearate halal?
Magnesium Stearate (porcine) is classified as Verified haram. Magnesium Stearate (porcine): Haram. Source must be verified in pharmaceutical and cosmetic powders.
Is Magnesium Stearate halal or haram?
On the evidence cited on this page, Magnesium Stearate 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 Magnesium Stearate called on ingredient labels?
It can appear as: animal magnesium stearate (porcine).
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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