Is Korean Red Pepper Paste Halal?
MUSHBOOH
It contains added grain alcohol, listed as an ingredient; an official halal mark or an alcohol-free declaration would resolve the concern.
Jafari, Zaydi — their opinion: it is not wine and is below an intoxicating level, so it is allowed.
Hanafi, Shafi, Maliki, Hanbali, Ibadi — their opinion: added alcohol as an ingredient is not permitted, so it should be avoided.
Follow your own scholar.
Ingredients Analysis
Our AI analyzed the following ingredients in Korean Red Pepper Paste for halal compliance:
❌AlcoholHARAM
5 community scans · Low confidence
Votes: ✅ 0 Halal · ⚠️ 3 Mushbooh · ❌ 2 Haram
First checked: August 21, 2026 · Last checked: October 03, 2026
Scanned Ingredients
Delief 태양초 찰고추장 Non#/GMO No Artificial Colors NETWT50:1179g） (tspunt/serving GOCHUJANG RED PEPPER PASTE KOREANISCHE CHILIPASTE % DV Amount/serving % DV 0% Total Carb. 2g Nahrwerte je Energie Art.Nr F0306 이미지예 Serving Suggestion 100 g. 837 kJ / 200 kca SAL F 09 0 % Fiber 0 g 0 % Trans Fat 0 g Total Sugars 1g Serving size Cholesterol 0 mg 0 % Incl. 1 g Added Sugars : Isp(5 g) Cate 10 Sodium 110 mg 5% Protein 0 g ViDom 0% - Calum mg 0%*- ron D/g0 %+ Polasiumong 0 % -davon gesättigte Fettsäuren Kohlenhydrate -davon Zucker Eiweiß 20 g 0 g 5.6 g INGREDIENTS : Corn Syrup, Red Pepper Seasoning, Water, Wheat Flour, Wheat Powder, Salt, Grain Alcohol, Mixed Seasoning Powder (Red Pepper Powder, Wheat Flour), Defatted Soybean, Rice Powder, Monosodium L- Glutamate, Aspergillus Oryzae. CONTAINS :…
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Korean Red Pepper Paste halal?
Korean Red Pepper Paste is MUSHBOOH. It contains added grain alcohol, listed as an ingredient; an official halal mark or an alcohol-free declaration would resolve the concern. Jafari, Zaydi — their opinion: it is not wine and is below an intoxicating level, so it is allowed. Hanafi, Shafi, Maliki, Hanbali, Ibadi…
Can Muslims eat Korean Red Pepper Paste?
Based on our ingredient analysis, Korean Red Pepper Paste 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 Korean Red Pepper Paste?
Key ingredients analyzed: Alcohol (HARAM), E635 (MUSHBOOH).
How many times has Korean Red Pepper Paste been checked?
Korean Red Pepper Paste has been scanned 5 times by the HalalCheck community. Vote breakdown: Halal: 0, Mushbooh: 3, Haram: 2. Confidence level: Low confidence.
