Papain

A plant enzyme from papaya, used as a halal-friendly meat tenderizer; halal.

Why?

Papain is a proteolytic enzyme extracted from papaya fruit and latex, used as a meat tenderizer and in some cheesemaking and brewing processes as an alternative to animal-derived enzymes. It is entirely plant-derived.

References

• General consensus of major halal certification bodies (e.g. IFANCA, JAKIM, HFA)

Last reviewed: 2026-08-30

This is informational guidance only, not a certified halal determination. Always consult an official halal certification body for certainty.