Is Arla Gouda Cheese Halal?
MUSHBOOH
This Gouda lists “ystenzym” (rennet), but its source is not stated; a microbial or halal-source declaration would settle it.
Hanafi — their opinion: rennet is not made impure by the animal’s death, so it is allowed.
Shafi, Maliki, Jafari, Hanbali — their opinion: rennet should come from a halal source, so it should be avoided here.
Follow your own scholar.
Ingredients Analysis
Our AI analyzed the following ingredients in Arla Gouda Cheese for halal compliance:
⚠️RennetMUSHBOOH
3 community scans · Low confidence
Votes: ✅ 1 Halal · ⚠️ 2 Mushbooh · ❌ 0 Haram
First checked: May 09, 2026 · Last checked: September 02, 2026
Scanned Ingredients
MIETO TA MAUR SN MILD OCH SMAKLIG I-luokkainen goudajuusto. Rasvapitoisuus 28 %, Ainekset: pastöroitu maito, suola, hapate, mikrobiologinen juoksute, happamuudensäätöaine (kalsiumkloridi). Laktoositon. Säilöntäaineeton. Sisältää luontaisesti runsaasti kalsiumia. Säilyy avaamattomana +2 - +8 'Cissa vähintään parasta ennen -päivään. Valmistaja: Arla Foods, Ruotsi. Markkinoija: Arla-Suomi, 01150co Suomi. Infoa ja ideoita: 0800 0899. www.arla.fi I-klassig goudaost. Fetthalt 28 %. Ingredienser: pastöriserad mjölk, salt, syrningskultur, ystenzym, surhetsreglerande medel (kalciumklorid). Laktosfri. Utan konserveringsmedel. Naturligt högt innehäll av kalcium. Hallbar i oöppnad förpackning vid +2 - +8 °C minst till bäst före -datumet. Tillverkare: Arla Foods, Sverige. Marknadsförare: Arla Suomi,…
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Arla Gouda Cheese halal?
Arla Gouda Cheese is MUSHBOOH. This Gouda lists “ystenzym” (rennet), but its source is not stated; a microbial or halal-source declaration would settle it. Hanafi — their opinion: rennet is not made impure by the animal’s death, so it is allowed. Shafi, Maliki, Jafari, Hanbali — their opinion: rennet should…
Can Muslims eat Arla Gouda Cheese?
Based on our ingredient analysis, Arla Gouda Cheese is classified as MUSHBOOH. It is doubtful — some ingredients may come from either halal or non-halal sources. Islamic scholars generally advise caution. Consult a halal authority or contact the manufacturer for clarification.
What ingredients are in Arla Gouda Cheese?
Key ingredients analyzed: Rennet (MUSHBOOH).
How many times has Arla Gouda Cheese been checked?
Arla Gouda Cheese has been scanned 3 times by the HalalCheck community. Vote breakdown: Halal: 1, Mushbooh: 2, Haram: 0. Confidence level: Low confidence.
