Reason: Gelatin can be derived from halal sources (like fish or halal slaughtered cattle) or haram sources (like pigs). Its status depends on the source of the gelatin.
Uses: Commonly used in food products like jelly, desserts, and gummy candies, as well as in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.
fumaric acid (for tartness)
Status: HALAL
Reason: Fumaric acid is a naturally occurring organic acid that is used as a food additive and does not derive from haram sources.
Uses: Commonly used as an acidity regulator and food preservative in various food products.
sodium citrate (controls acidity)
Status: UNKNOWN
contains less than 2% of the following: natural and artificial flavor
Status: UNKNOWN
salt
Status: HALAL
Reason: Commonly used seasoning, universally recognized.
Uses: seasoning, preservative
disodium phosphate (stabilizer)
Status: UNKNOWN
aspartame* and acesulfame potassium (sweeteners)
Status: UNKNOWN
red 40 lake
Status: HALAL
Reason: Synthetic dye derived from petroleum products.