Is Gochujang Halal?
MUSHBOOH
Er staat alcohol op het etiket als drager van de smaakstof; een alcoholvrije smaakstofverklaring zou deze twijfel wegnemen.
Hanafi, Jafari, Hanbali — hun opvatting: het achtergebleven spoortje kan niet bedwelmen en is daarom toegestaan.
Maliki, Shafi — hun opvatting: Maliki beschouwt voedsel met alcoholische smaakstof als onrein; Shafi verbiedt elke vloeibare bedwelmende stof, dus dit moet worden vermeden.
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Ingredients Analysis
Our AI analyzed the following ingredients in Gochujang for halal compliance:
⚠️AlcoholMUSHBOOH
6 community scans · Low confidence
Votes: ✅ 2 Halal · ⚠️ 4 Mushbooh · ❌ 0 Haram
First checked: June 13, 2026 · Last checked: September 21, 2026
Scanned Ingredients
Once opened, keep refrigerated and do not exceed best before date MFG DATE: 17.10.2025 18:56 BD2 BEST BEFORE: 16.04.2027 (DD/MM/YYYY) Nutrition information Serving Suggestion Typical Values Per 100 g Typical Values Per 100 g • Add 1-2 Tosp of Hot pepper Paste whilst cooking to Energy 985 kJ/233 kcal of which sugars 22 g create a unique hot, sensational flavour to your dish Fat 24 g Fibre 3,5 g • Use for cooking sauces for Korean dishes such as Topokki or Bibimbap of which saturates 0.3 g Protein 5.0 g Carbohydrate 46 g Salt 5.9 g No.1 Gochujang seller in Korea INGREDIENTS: Com Syrup, Red Pepper Paste 25% (Ret Pepper Powder Mater, Sal, Onion, Garlic, Com (Source:Nielsen Korea, 2007~2022) Starch), Water What Flour, Rice Powder Wheat, Sat, Distied Acto (Contains Wheat, Barley), Soybean,…
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gochujang halal?
Gochujang is MUSHBOOH. Er staat alcohol op het etiket als drager van de smaakstof; een alcoholvrije smaakstofverklaring zou deze twijfel wegnemen. Hanafi, Jafari, Hanbali — hun opvatting: het achtergebleven spoortje kan niet bedwelmen en is daarom toegestaan. Maliki, Shafi — hun opvatting: Maliki…
Can Muslims eat Gochujang?
Based on our ingredient analysis, Gochujang 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 Gochujang?
Key ingredients analyzed: Alcohol (MUSHBOOH).
How many times has Gochujang been checked?
Gochujang has been scanned 6 times by the HalalCheck community. Vote breakdown: Halal: 2, Mushbooh: 4, Haram: 0. Confidence level: Low confidence.
