Salamalykoum sheikh, is gelatin permissible, in products like jello? I have heard opinions, that it is not, because it is a by-product. I have also heard opinions, that because of the chemical process it goes under, its molecular composition is altered, thus making it permissible?
The majority of the Fuqahā' (Hanafi, Maliki and some Shafi'i) that chemical transformation will deem it permissible even if it's not from halal sources.
Nonetheless, it's best to avoid porcine gelatine at all costs, and use only bovine (beef sourced) gelatine when it's necessary such as in medical capsules, or try to find plant based alternative such as guar gum and tapioca starch.
TL;DR: no, do not consume Jell-O brand products because they contain gelatin, aren't really necessary products, and there's plenty of halal, kosher and vegan alternatives.
Nonetheless, it's best to avoid porcine gelatine at all costs, and use only bovine (beef sourced) gelatine when it's necessary such as in medical capsules, or try to find plant based alternative such as guar gum and tapioca starch.
TL;DR: no, do not consume Jell-O brand products because they contain gelatin, aren't really necessary products, and there's plenty of halal, kosher and vegan alternatives.
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