American Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product

cheddar cheese (cultured milk, salt, enzymes)

Status: HALAL

Reason: Mineral, halal as food seasoning.

Uses: Food seasoning, preservation

skim milk

Status: HALAL

Reason: Animal-derived product, generally considered halal.

Uses: Dairy products, cooking ingredient

milkfat

Status: HALAL

Reason: Animal-derived product, generally considered halal.

Uses: Dairy products, cooking ingredient

milk protein concentrate

Status: HALAL

Reason: Animal-derived product, generally considered halal.

Uses: Dairy products, cooking ingredient

whey

Status: MASHBOOH

Reason: Whey is derived from milk, but its halal status can depend on the source of the rennet used in cheese production and other additives that may not be halal.

Uses: Whey is commonly used as a protein supplement, in food products like cheese, yogurts, and protein powders.

calcium phosphate

Status: HALAL

Reason: Essential mineral.

Uses: Nutritional supplement, food fortification

sodium phosphate

Status: HALAL

Reason: Sodium is a mineral and permissible.

Uses: flavoring, preservative

contains less than 2% of modified food starch

Status: MASHBOOH

Reason: The source of the starch is not always clear and may come from non-halal sources.

Uses: Commonly used as a thickener, stabilizer, or emulsifier in various food products.

salt

Status: HALAL

Reason: Mineral, halal as food seasoning.

Uses: Food seasoning, preservation

lactic acid

Status: MASHBOOH

Reason: The ingredient name is not valid or specific enough to determine its status.

Uses: Unknown

milk

Status: HALAL

Reason: Animal-derived product, generally considered halal.

Uses: Dairy products, cooking ingredient

annatto and paprika extract (color)

Status: HALAL

Reason: Paprika extract is derived from the dried fruits of the Capsicum annuum plant and does not contain any haram ingredients.

Uses: Used as a spice for flavoring, coloring, and garnishing in various culinary dishes.

natamycin (a natural mold inhibitor)

Status: MASHBOOH

Reason: The input is not a valid ingredient.

Uses: Unknown

enzymes

Status: MASHBOOH

Reason: The input is not a valid ingredient.

Uses: Unknown

cheese culture

Status: MASHBOOH

Reason: The term 'culture' is too vague to determine its halal or haram status without specific context (e.g., food culture, bacterial culture, etc.).

Uses: Used in food production (e.g., yogurt, cheese), but specifics vary widely.

vitamin d3.

Status: MASHBOOH

Reason: Vitamin D can be derived from both animal and plant sources; if derived from animal sources, it may not be halal.

Uses: Fortification of foods, dietary supplements.