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Typical source

Starch (plant)

Plain-language explanation

Dextrin is a type of carbohydrate made by cooking starch, which can come from corn, potato, wheat, or tapioca. Its halal status depends on the source of the starch; if derived from plant sources like corn or potato, it is generally considered halal. However, if the starch source is wheat and it undergoes processing with non-halal enzymes, it could be questionable. Major halal certification bodies typically approve dextrin when the source and processing method are verified to be halal.