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Are ice creams and bakery items made using vanilla or other fruit extracts haram for Muslims since it contains high amount of ethyl alcohol?
I have a question about halal foods. Are ice creams and bakery items made using vanilla or other fruit extracts haram for Muslims since it contains high amount of ethyl alcohol?
That's a good question. Ethyl alcohol is commonly used as a solvent for extracting the flavor from vanilla beans and other fruits. However, the ethyl alcohol that is used in food production is considered halal, as it is not derived from dates or grapes.