Review ArticleOpen accessIn the author namesBiosurfactants in the Halal Economy: Sustainable Solutions for Food, Pharma, and BeyondKanokphorn Sangkharak, Suppasil Maneerat, Aem Nuylert et al.Biosurfactants, microbial surface-active compounds, are gaining attention as sustainable, biocompatible alternatives to synthetic surfactants. Their properties, including emulsification, foaming, and antimicrobial activities, enable diverse applications in food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries. With increasing demand for halal-certified products, biosurfactants offer potential as halal ingredients, provided they are produced using compliant strains, substrates, and processing methods. This review examines the production of … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 22, Issue 3 · 7 Aug 2026 · 1,151 accessesView PDFCite