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Are marshmallows halal?

โš ๏ธ Usually not โ€” halal versions exist

Standard marshmallows are made with pork gelatine. Halal marshmallows use fish or halal beef gelatine.

Classic marshmallows owe their texture to gelatine โ€” almost always pork gelatine in mainstream brands. Standard marshmallows, and the mallow toppings on hot chocolates and cakes, are therefore not halal.

The alternatives are excellent: halal marshmallows made with fish gelatine or certified beef gelatine are widely available in Muslim stores and online, and vegan marshmallows (made without any gelatine) are another safe option โ€” just check for alcohol-based flavourings.

Reflex when eating out: ask what tops your hot chocolate or dessert. And at the supermarket, โ€œfish gelatineโ€ or a halal logo on the packet is what you are looking for.

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