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Hukum Penggunaan Mikro Organisma Terubah Suai Dalam Penghasilan Monosodium Glutamat (MSG)
Is it permissible to use genetically modified microorganisms in producing monosodium glutamate (MSG)?
Short answer
The Selangor State Fatwa Committee ruled that using modified Lactic Acid Bacteria in the new technology for producing MSG is permissible.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Selangor State Mufti Department
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Keputusan Fatwa Tidak Diwartakan
- Topic
- Food & Halal
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Selangor State Fatwa Committee ruled that using modified Lactic Acid Bacteria in the new technology for producing MSG is permissible. The bacteria are obtained from the intestines of human adults. The decision was made at the 1/2015 meeting on 3 March 2015 and relates to the earlier decision of the 2/2014 meeting.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Penggunaan Mikro Organisma Terubahsuai iaitu Lactic Acid Bacteria yang diperolehi daripada "Intestines Of Human Adult" (usus orang dewasa) dalam teknologi baru penghasilan Monosodium Glutamat (MSG) hukumnya adalah harus.
Read the full fatwa on the Selangor website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Selangor State Mufti Department. “Hukum Penggunaan Mikro Organisma Terubah Suai Dalam Penghasilan Monosodium Glutamat (MSG)”, date not stated. https://www.muftiselangor.gov.my/2023/10/26/hukum-penggunaan-mikro-organisma-terubah-suai-dalam-penghasilan-monosodium-glutamat-msg/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-modified-microorganisms-msg-production/