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Salaam brothers and sister, Ramadan kariiim... i hope ur fit and well.... and can a help a brother whom after knowlegde.

i know this might sound weird but brothers and sister, am trying to find out weather GELLING AGENT is haram to consume... i brother from work said it was haram to consume as it was same as gelantine.. so if anyone couple help.. i would really appriecate it..

thanks kay:
 
welcome to the forum.
i would advise you to be real careful to find the source.
see below:

What is gelatin/gelatine? Is there any alternative to it?
Gelatin (US spelling) or gelatine (British spelling) (used to make Jell-o and other desserts) is made from the boiled bones, skins and tendons of animals. An alternative substance is called Agar-Agar, which is derived from seaweed. Another is made from the root of the Kuzu. Agar-Agar is sold in noodle-like strands, in powdered form, or in long blocks, and is usually white-ish in color.

Some Kosher gelatins are made with agar-agar, most are not. Some things that are vegan that are replacing gelatin are: guar gum and carrageenan. Only some 'emulsifiers' are vegan.

http://www.ivu.org/faq/gelatine.html