Reason: Plant-derived ingredient from cocoa beans.
Uses: flavoring in chocolate, beverages
contains 2% or less of each of the following: water
Status: UNKNOWN
soy lecithin
Status: HALAL
Reason: Plant-derived emulsifier, permissible.
Uses: emulsifier in foods
soybean oil
Status: HALAL
Reason: Vegetable oil, no animal origin.
Uses: cooking, frying
salt
Status: HALAL
Reason: Mineral seasoning, no animal origin.
Uses: flavoring, preservation
leavening (baking soda, ammonium bicarbonate)
Status: UNKNOWN
natural and artificial flavor
Status: MASHBOOH
Reason: The source of natural and artificial flavors can vary, and without specific information about the origin, it is unclear whether they contain halal or haram components.
Uses: Commonly used in food and beverage products to enhance flavor.