Reason: Varied sources; specificity needed for classification.
Uses: chewing gum production
glycerol
Status: HALAL
Reason: Typically derived from plant oils or fats.
Uses: humectant, sweetener, solvent
natural and artificial flavors
Status: MASHBOOH
Reason: The specific sources of the natural and artificial flavors are often not disclosed, making it difficult to determine if they are halal or haram.
Uses: Commonly used in food and beverage products to enhance taste and aroma.
less than 2% of: hydrogenated starch hydrolysate
Status: UNKNOWN
aspartame
Status: HALAL
Reason: Synthetic sweetener, no animal origin.
Uses: low-calorie sweetener
mannitol
Status: HALAL
Reason: Sugar alcohol, derived from natural sources.