Tag: Islamic schools of thought

According to research by food certification bodies, traditionally produced Parmigiano Reggiano uses animal rennet, an enzyme from a calf's stomach, which raises significant questions within Islamic dietary law regarding whether the cheese milk is halal. This issue is rooted not in the milk itself, but in the processing agent used to coagulate it, sparking a range of opinions among Islamic scholars and leading to the development of halal-certified alternatives.

The halal status of Parmesan cheese is a complex issue within Islamic dietary laws, primarily due to the type of rennet traditionally used in its production, which often comes from calves not slaughtered according to Islamic rites. This ingredient causes a division of opinions among Islamic scholars regarding its permissibility.