Reason: Typically made from cocoa, sugar, and milk ingredients.
sodium caseinate
Status: HALAL
Reason: Sodium caseinate is a milk-derived protein and does not contain any ingredients that are considered haram.
Uses: Commonly used as a food additive, emulsifier, and protein supplement in various food products.
baking soda
Status: HALAL
Reason: Commonly used leavening agent.
Uses: leavening agent
cocoa
Status: HALAL
Reason: Cocoa is a plant-derived ingredient and is halal.
salt
Status: HALAL
Reason: Commonly used, permissible seasoning.
Uses: seasoning
dextrose
Status: HALAL
Reason: Common sweetener, derivable from plants.
Uses: sweetener
carob bean gum
Status: HALAL
Reason: Plant-derived thickening agent.
Uses: thickener in dairy products
mono - and diglycerides
Status: UNKNOWN
cheese culture
Status: MASHBOOH
Reason: The halal status of cheese culture can vary depending on the source and type used for fermentation. Some cultures may contain non-halal enzymes or additives.
Uses: Used in the production of cheese to aid in fermentation and flavor development.
sorbitan monostearate
Status: HALAL
Reason: Emulsifier derived from fatty acids, no animal sources.
Uses: emulsifier in baked goods, margarine
polysorbate 60
Status: MASHBOOH
Reason: Emulsifier, may derive from animal or plant sources.
Uses: emulsifying agent in food, cosmetics
hydroxypropyl methylcellulose
Status: HALAL
Reason: Vegetable-derived thickening agent.
cocoa butter
Status: HALAL
Reason: Fat from cocoa beans, used in chocolate.
Uses: fat, ingredient
partially hydrogenated coconut oil
Status: UNKNOWN
corn syrup solids
Status: HALAL
Reason: Derived from corn, typically halal.
fructose
Status: HALAL
Reason: Natural sugar found in fruits.
Uses: sweetener in snacks, drinks
monoglycerides
Status: MASHBOOH
Reason: Monoglycerides can derive from both animal and plant sources.
malic acid
Status: HALAL
Reason: Natural acid found in fruits, commonly used.
Uses: acidity regulator, flavoring agent
emulsifier
Status: MASHBOOH
Reason: Emulsifiers vary; halal status depends on source.
Uses: emulsifier, texture agent
polysorbate 65
Status: UNKNOWN
soy lecithin
Status: HALAL
Reason: Soy lecithin is a plant-based emulsifier.
Uses: emulsifier, stabilizer
xanthan gum
Status: HALAL
Reason: Thickening agent produced by fermentation, plant-based.
Uses: thickener in sauces, dressings
lactose
Status: HALAL
Reason: Sugar derived from milk, acceptable.
Uses: sweetener
glyceryl-lacto esters of fatty acids
Status: UNKNOWN
milkfat
Status: HALAL
Reason: Natural fat from milk, permissible.
Uses: products for flavor and texture
sodium polyphosphate
Status: MASHBOOH
Reason: The source of sodium polyphosphate is often synthetic but could originate from unspecified sources, which makes it uncertain in terms of halal compliance.
Uses: Commonly used as a food additive, stabilizer, and emulsifier in processed foods.
carrageenan
Status: HALAL
Reason: Derived from seaweed, plant-based thickening agent.
Uses: thickening, gelling
sodium pyrophosphate
Status: HALAL
Reason: Used as leavening agent and emulsifier.
Uses: leavening agent, emulsifier
polysorbate 80
Status: UNKNOWN
vanillin
Status: HALAL
Reason: Synthetic or natural flavor compound from vanilla.
Uses: flavoring in sweets, baked goods
guar gum
Status: HALAL
Reason: Plant-based thickener derived from guar beans.
Uses: thickening agent in foods
modified food starch
Status: HALAL
Reason: Derived from corn or wheat, no animal origin.