Is it permissible to consume colostrum?
Question
Colostrum is the first form of milk produced by mammals including many humans immediately following delivery of a new-born. Is it permissible to consume colostrum produced by mammals. There are many products containing colostrum available in the market which have great benefits.
Answer
In terms of Shariah, the consumption of human colostrum is not permissible. A breastfed child suckling from the mother/wet-nurse is the obvious exception.(Shaami 3/211)
However, it is permissible to consume colostrum derived from Halaal animals, for e.g. a cow or goat as it falls under the same ruling of consuming its milk, which is permissible.
And Allah Ta’ala Knows Best
- Answered by
- Mufti Ismaeel Bassa
- Checked by
- Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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