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Commonly non-halal — check for a certified version
Lard is fat rendered from pigs. Because it is a pork derivative, it is haram — there is no halal version of pork lard.
Lard is a semi-solid fat made by rendering (melting and clarifying) fatty pork tissue. It has historically been used for frying, pastry and baking because it produces a flaky texture.
Fatty tissue from pigs is heated so the fat separates, then filtered and solidified. It is, by definition, a pork product.
Pork and all its derivatives are explicitly prohibited in Islam, so lard is haram. This is not a source-dependent (mushbooh) case — lard is always from pigs. Foods fried in lard, or pastries and biscuits made with it, take on the same ruling.
It may be found in — this does not mean every product below contains it.
LardPork fatAnimal fat (pork)SaindouxIn Singapore, MUIS HalalSG-certified products do not contain lard. For uncertified imported snacks and baked goods, check the ingredients list and manufacturer, since lard is common in some overseas products.
Check MUIS HalalSGSources: MUIS, FAO/WHO · Last reviewed: July 2026 · This guidance is not certification.
No. Lard is rendered pork fat, and all pork derivatives are haram in Islam. There is no halal version of pork lard.
Vegetable shortening, butter (from a halal source), or halal-certified fats. Check the ingredients list to confirm the fat is not animal/pork-derived.
Some pastries, pie crusts, biscuits, refried beans and imported baked goods. When in doubt, choose halal-certified products.
'Animal fat' is vaguer — it may be from pork or another animal. Treat it as doubtful and verify the source unless the product is halal-certified.
Humble Halal methodology: we classify additives by their common origin, not by any specific product. A generally-halal ingredient does not make a finished product halal-certified. This page is general guidance, not certification or religious/legal advice — always verify the complete product. Last reviewed July 2026.