Reason: High fructose corn syrup is derived from corn and does not contain any haram substances.
Uses: Commonly used as a sweetener in beverages, snacks, and processed foods.
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.
citric acid
Status: HALAL
Reason: Common food additive, typically halal.
Uses: acidulant, preservative
sodium benzoate (preserves freshness)
Status: UNKNOWN
caffeine
Status: HALAL
Reason: Caffeine is derived from natural sources and is widely used.
gum arabic
Status: HALAL
Reason: Plant-derived ingredient, used for emulsifying.
Uses: stabilizer in food products
sodium citrate
Status: HALAL
Reason: Salt of citric acid, widely used in food.
Uses: preservative, acidity regulator
calcium
Status: HALAL
Reason: Calcium used as a mineral is commonly halal.
Uses: nutritional supplement
disodium edta (to protect flavor)
Status: UNKNOWN
sucrose acetate isobutyrate
Status: UNKNOWN
yellow 5
Status: HALAL
Reason: Synthetic colorant widely accepted in food production.