L-Cysteine Hydrochloride (E920)

Halal status: Source dependent

L-cysteine hydrochloride, listed as E920, a flour treatment agent. MUIS marks it doubtful, made from animal hair and chicken feathers; SANHA marks it doubtful, from animal or human hair, chicken feathers or synthesis. IslamQA holds it permissible whatever its source, because it is transformed into another substance. The authorities disagree, so the stricter view is shown. A halal mark on the pack settles it.

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