FatwaFederal TerritoriesFood & Halal
Fatwa Berkenaan Dengan Hukum Plasma Darah Dalam Makanan Atau Minuman
What is the ruling on using blood plasma in food or drinks?
Short answer
The Federal Territories fatwa rules that using blood plasma in food or drinks is haram because it is not done in a situation of necessity.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Status
- Gazetted
- Series
- Keputusan Fatwa Wilayah Persekutuan (e-Fatwa)
- Topic
- Food & Halal
Gazette evidence in the source: P.U. (B) 552
WARTA KERAJAAN PERSEKUTUAN
Summary
The Federal Territories fatwa rules that using blood plasma in food or drinks is haram because it is not done in a situation of necessity. It notes that other ingredients, such as halal gelatin and additional protein, can still be used in food and beverage products. For the purpose of the fatwa, blood plasma is the pale yellow fluid making up about 55% of blood.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Hukum menggunakan plasma darah dalam makanan atau minuman adalah haram kerana penggunaan plasma darah tersebut bukan dalam keadaan darurat.
Read the full fatwa on the Federal Territories website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “Fatwa Berkenaan Dengan Hukum Plasma Darah Dalam Makanan Atau Minuman”, date not stated. https://efatwa.muftiwp.gov.my/fatwa/PUB552%20WARTA%202022%20-%20FATWA%20BERKENAAN%20DENGAN%20HUKUM%20PLASMA%20DARAH%20DALAM%20MAKANAN%20DAN%20MINUMAN. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/is-using-blood-plasma-in-food-or-drinks-haram/