Coffee and caffeine can often be confusing for Muslims. Numerous fatwas have addressed this topic, with most scholars agreeing that coffee is permissible as long as it doesn’t cause drunkenness or inebriation; there’s also no evidence to show its detrimental effects to body. But certain ingredients might make coffee non-halal; such as those derived from animals or non-halal sources, making some types haram. If possible, buy only certified halal cappuccinos to avoid these elements.

Before answering whether cappuccino is halal, it is necessary to understand what halal means. Halal is an Arabic term which refers to something permissible for Muslims to perform, use or consume and how Muslims determine whether a product meets this criterion, including source and processing details. A cornerstone of halal products and processes is being free of non-halal materials or processes as well as anything forbidden such as alcohol and pork products.

There are various kinds of coffee, from pure to coffee sold in cafes. Their halal status varies according to the beans used and how they’re processed – for instance, coffee beans only qualify as halal when they’re roasted and ground without other additives being present; any supporting materials used such as emulsifiers and flavors must also be suitable.

Mocha coffee is a deceptively simple beverage, comprising espresso shots, steamed milk and chocolate flavoring, served hot or cold and often garnished with whipped cream on top. While certain brands of mochas may meet halal standards due to ingredients like cocoa powder and whipped cream that do not meet such criteria.