As per this link brewers spent grain is being transformed into vegan milk or even leather.
- Would such milk be halal suitable for consumption?
- Would the leather made from this process be pure?
Bismillahi Ta’ala
Walaikum Assalam Warahmatullah,
At the outset, we establish the shar‘ī distinction between khamr and synthetic alcohol. Khamr refers specifically to fermented substances derived from dates or grapes. In contrast, alcohol from all other sources is classified as non-khamr (or, for our terminology, synthetic alcohol).
Secondly, we note the primary shar‘ī rulings derived from the Qur’an concerning khamr:
a. It is harām for consumption, even in small quantities.
b. It is najis (impure) with a status of ghalīẓa (severe impurity).
However, non-khamr alcohol is governed by different rulings:
a. It is harām for consumption only when:
– It is used for intoxication.
– It is consumed in vain or for futile purposes.
– It is consumed in a quantity that leads to intoxication.
b. It is not considered najis (impure).
For further details on the use of alcohol in products, you may refer to our blog posts: [ https://ilmhub.com/?s=alcohol ].
BSG: Brewer’s Spent Grain
During brewing, malted barley is mashed to extract fermentable sugars, leaving behind the solid residue known as Brewer’s Spent Grain (BSG). This material does not undergo fermentation; rather, it consists of the leftover grain husks and other components after the sugars have been extracted.
Thus:
1. Milk made from BSG mulch is Halal Suitable since the grains are not fermented and do not contain alcohol. Even if fermentation were to occur, it would not be a concern, as it would fall under non-khamr.
2. Leather made from BSG mulch follows the non-khamr ruling regarding purity. Therefore, such leather is Halal Suitable for use.
Wallahu A’lam
And Allah Ta’āla Knows Best
Mufti Faisal al-Mahmudi