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Is Chocolate Liquor Halal?

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Is Chocolate Liquor Halal?

Question

Many chocolates contain ‘Chocolate Liquor’, is this Halal?

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Answer

The ‘Chocolate Liquor’ ingredient used to make chocolates is not a reference to alcohol, it is simply pure cocoa and is Halal. It is called ‘Liquor’ because it is liquid cocoa beans. It is also called cocoa mass, cocoa paste or unsweetened chocolate. This has been confirmed with some manufacturers.

On the other hand, ‘Liqueur Chocolates’ which contain alcohol are not Halal irrespective of the source of the alcohol. Likewise, the ‘Chocolate Liqueur’ alcohol drink is not Halal.

If unsure, please check with the manufacturer.

Allah knows best

Yusuf Shabbir

12 Jumādā al-Thāniyah 1442 / 26 January 2021

Approved by: Mufti Shabbir Ahmed and Mufti Muhammad Tahir

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