Carotene in cheese from Holland
Question
There is a kind of cheese coming from Holland (covered with something red or orange color) containing the ingredient "carotene". Is it halal?
Answer
You may refer to a reliable halaal certifying body in whom you have confidance. They will be in a better position to assist you.
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- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
Where scholars differ, it’s safer to take the more cautious view.
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