STATUS OF GELATIN IN ISLAM
Gelatin is an animal by-product, the partially hydrolyzed collagen tissue
of various animal parts. Its halal status depends on the nature of raw
materials used in its manufacture. Most gelatin is one of two types: (1)
Type A gelatin is exclusively made from pork skins, and is hence haram
for Muslims to use. (2) Type B gelatin is made either from cattle and calf
skins or from demineralized cattle bones. Cattle and calf skins used in
gelatin manufacture are usually from animals slaughtered by non-Muslims.
Whether this type of gelatin is permitted or prohibited for Muslims is
controversial. However, gelatin made from bones of duly halal-slaughtered
cattle is available. Fish-skin gelatin is halal as long as it is fr ee from