Halal gelatin is a raw material made from bone particles for food processing and other industries. It belongs to Shariah-compliant gelatin that can be used in food, medicine, and cosmetics.
Halal gelatin has the following points:
1. Animal raw materials: It must be edible animals (cattle, sheep, chicken, fish, etc.) that comply with Islamic law. Pigs and their products are not allowed to be used as raw materials, and suicide animals, disease-dead animals, and their raw materials are not allowed.
2. Cattle and sheep must be slaughtered according to Islamic law.
3. Substances that do not comply with Islamic law shall not be added during the manufacturing process of the product.
4. The product storage is in accordance with the provisions of the Shariah.
5. Halal gelatin must be certified by the relevant national Islamic certification body (such as the Islamic Association).
Halal gelatin is mainly used in the production of capsules in the pharmaceutical industry. The main components of soft capsules, two-piece hard capsules and enteric-coated capsules are gelatin. Halal gelatin is often used as a binder, humectant, and coating agent in the production of tablets. So what else can halal gelatin be used for?
1. Because of its lubricating and non-irritating properties, gelatin is the first choice for use as a basic ingredient in lozenges and lozenges.
2. Excellent stabilizer and emulsifier in drug emulsion formulations. Gelatin can also be used in topical drug formulations to treat various skin conditions, and as an adhesive to keep bandages close to the drug being applied.
3. Gelatin can also be used in glycerin-based suppositories and as a carrier for certain dietary supplements.
In addition, gelatin is often used as an emulsifier and smoothing agent in the production of various cosmetics. Gelatin is also commonly used in the production of cosmetic creams or curling liquids, and sometimes as a protein in the production of "protein" shampoos and conditioners. The use of halal gelatin in these products will increase the product's market share in Muslim countries.