Is Darrell Lea Licorice Halal?
MUSHBOOH
The emulsifier (471) may come from plant oil or animal fat, including pork; a plant or halal source is needed, and no labelling law requires its source to be printed.
Jafari — their opinion: an unstated source does not have to be investigated, so it is allowed.
Hanafi, Shafi, Maliki, Hanbali — their opinion: the fat could be pork, so a plant or halal source is required and it should be avoided without one.
A plant note or vegetarian claim settles it.
Ingredients Analysis
Our AI analyzed the following ingredients in Darrell Lea Licorice for halal compliance:
3 community scans · Low confidence
Votes: ✅ 1 Halal · ⚠️ 2 Mushbooh · ❌ 0 Haram
First checked: August 28, 2026 · Last checked: October 06, 2026
Scanned Ingredients
NUTRITION INFORMATION Servings per package: Approx. 19 Serving size: 25 g Average Quantity % DI* (Per Average Quantity Per Serving Serving) Per 100 g Energy 336 kJ (80 Cal) 4% 1340 kJ (321 Cal) Protein <1 g 1% Fat, total <1 g < 1% 3.0 g 1.4 g - saturated و ١> < 1% < 1 g Carbohydrate 18.1 g 72.3 g - sugars 9.6 g 11% 38.2 g Sodium 26 mg 1% 105 mg *Percentage Daily Intakes are based on an average adult diet of 8700 kJ. Your daily intakes may be higher or lower depending on your energy needs. < means Less Than. INGREDIENTS Glucose Syrup, Wheat Flour, Molasses (20%), Treacle, Sugar, Wheat Fibre, Sunflower Oil, Liquorice Extract (0.5%), Aniseed Oil, Salt, Natural Colour (153), Emulsifier (471), Glazing Agent (903). CONTAINS WHEAT, GLUTEN. MAY CONTAIN EGG, MILK, PEANUT, SOY AND TREE NUTS. It this…
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Darrell Lea Licorice halal?
Darrell Lea Licorice is MUSHBOOH. The emulsifier (471) may come from plant oil or animal fat, including pork; a plant or halal source is needed, and no labelling law requires its source to be printed. Jafari — their opinion: an unstated source does not have to be investigated, so it is allowed. Hanafi, Shafi…
Can Muslims eat Darrell Lea Licorice?
Based on our ingredient analysis, Darrell Lea Licorice 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 Darrell Lea Licorice?
Key ingredients analyzed: E471 (MUSHBOOH), E903 (HALAL).
How many times has Darrell Lea Licorice been checked?
Darrell Lea Licorice has been scanned 3 times by the HalalCheck community. Vote breakdown: Halal: 1, Mushbooh: 2, Haram: 0. Confidence level: Low confidence.
