Is Kosher gelatin in yoplait yogurt halal?
I've been researching whether the kosher gelatin in Yoplait yogurt is halal, but I've encountered a variety of opinions. Some sources suggest that the kosher gelatin is derived from agar-agar or fish, as kosher guidelines prohibit the combination of meat and dairy products. However, I've also seen comments indicating that the kosher gelatin in Yoplait is beef-derived, which raises concerns about its halal status, particularly since it may not be zabiha. I'm hoping to gain some clarity on this topic and would appreciate any insights. Thank you!
7 Answers
Feb 11, 2025
I am a former chef and there is no gelatin made from Fish anywhere, agar and carrageenan are made from a type of seaweed, it is not a living plant, they extract the proteins which when heated an chilled gel and set foods, they use them in candy, pie fillings, ice creams and other foods they are both Kosher and Halal as they are not animal derived and can be used with dairy and other foods without contradicting the dietary lays of Judaism and Islam
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No Kosher food would include either pig or shellfish ingredients. Kosher Gelatin is almost always made from fish bones. Whether you are Sunni or Shiite this would be OK. If the gelatin is from another Kosher animal you can be assured this is Halal. Why? To be Halal, the animal must receive a blessing and then sliced with a sharp blade on the neck artery within a specific *4 inches*. The specifications for Kosher are exactly the same as Halal as far as prayer of blessing over the animal (Jews say a prayer to Hashem, not Allah). The difference is that the slice must be on the neck artery within in a specific *2 inches*. These 2 inches fall inside the prescribed area for the Halal 4 inches on the same area of the animal. You can feel confident that fish or Kosher animal gelatin, the product will always be Halal too.
The gelatin in Yoplait is kosher, and Yoplait Yogurt is Kosher and also Halal.
For one, they list the gelatin on the label as "Kosher Gelatin" (I am looking at a pot of it right now). Also on the front main label it is printed Grade A KD. The KD stands for Kosher Dairy. Therefore, being kosher, it meets all Halal standards.
Now all you have to do, it pick a flavor.
P.S. I am writing from the U.S. If you are Canada or the U.K., then look on the front label for that KD or other kosher designation. I cannot speak to other Yoplait products made in other countries. But, if you are in the U.S., you are good to go....
Actually I have been reading about this too and the Yoplait gelatin is beef derived but as far as I can see it is NOT from an animal slaughtered in a Kosher method
Outside of Israel, kosher beef gelatin is virtually unheard of and is not used in commercial food products. Kosher gelatin is primarily agar-agar. However, if fish based gelatin is used, that is marked on packaging due to sub-categories related to kashrut (Jewish dietary laws).
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