Is L-cysteine halal?
Depends on the source
Synthetic or fermentation-derived L-cysteine is generally accepted; animal-derived sources need checking.
- E-number
- E920
- Used as
- Flour treatment agent
- Possible sources
- Poultry feathers, human hair, or synthetic / fermentation
- Also called
- cysteine
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General guidance only. Check the manufacturer or a halal certificate to be sure, and consult a scholar for religious rulings.
