Singles american cheese slices

cheddar cheese (cultured milk, salt, enzymes)

Status: UNKNOWN

skim milk

Status: HALAL

Reason: Dairy product from halal sources.

Uses: beverages, cooking, baking

milkfat

Status: HALAL

Reason: Natural fat from milk, permissible.

Uses: products for flavor and texture

milk

Status: HALAL

Reason: Dairy ingredient, generally halal.

milk protein concentrate

Status: HALAL

Reason: Derived from milk, but check source.

Uses: protein source in foods

whey

Status: HALAL

Reason: Dairy by-product, generally halal.

calcium phosphate

Status: HALAL

Reason: Mineral compound, commonly used as a food additive.

Uses: nutritional supplement, leavening agent

sodium phosphate

Status: HALAL

Reason: Common food additive, typically halal.

Uses: emulsifying agent, preservative

modified food starch

Status: HALAL

Reason: Derived from corn or wheat, no animal origin.

salt

Status: HALAL

Reason: Commonly used, permissible seasoning.

Uses: seasoning

lactic acid

Status: HALAL

Reason: Lactic acid from fermentation is common and halal.

Uses: preservative, acidulant

oleoresin paprika (color)

Status: UNKNOWN

natamycin (a natural mold inhibitor)

Status: UNKNOWN

enzymes

Status: MASHBOOH

Reason: Source of enzymes may be animal-derived.

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.

annatto (color)

Status: UNKNOWN