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Typical source

Plant, microbial, or animal stomach

Plain-language explanation

E1101 refers to enzymes like papain, bromelain, and pepsin used to tenderize meat or aid digestion. Papain comes from papaya fruit and bromelain from pineapple, both of which are naturally halal. However, pepsin is typically derived from pigs, making it haram, so its halal status depends entirely on the source, and certification bodies require verification.