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Penghasilan Monosodium Glutamat (MSG) Menggunakan Mikro Organisma Terubahsuai
Is MSG produced using genetically modified microorganisms from bacteria sourced from the adult human intestine permissible in Islam?
Short answer
The National Fatwa Committee decided that using genetically modified Lactic Acid Bacteria obtained from the intestines of human adults in the new technology for producing MSG is permitted.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- National Fatwa Committee (JAKIM)
- Date
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Kompilasi Pandangan Hukum Muzakarah Jawatankuasa Fatwa MKI (JAKIM, terbitan 2016)
- Topic
- Food & Halal
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The National Fatwa Committee decided that using genetically modified Lactic Acid Bacteria obtained from the intestines of human adults in the new technology for producing MSG is permitted. The bacteria are categorised as mutanajjis. They have undergone isolation and purification processes that do not contravene Islamic law.
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) adalah dibenarkan
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
National Fatwa Committee (JAKIM). “Penghasilan Monosodium Glutamat (MSG) Menggunakan Mikro Organisma Terubahsuai”, 5 February 2014. https://www.islam.gov.my/images/ePenerbitan/KOMPILASI_MUZAKARAH_MKI_2016.pdf#penghasilan-monosodium-glutamat-msg-menggunakan-mikro-organisma-terubahsuai. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-msg-genetically-modified-microorganisms/