Reason: Buttermilk is a dairy product made by fermenting milk, which is generally considered halal.
Uses: Used in cooking, baking, and as a beverage.
monosodium glutamate
Status: HALAL
Reason: Common food additive (E621), derived from fermentation.
Uses: flavor enhancer in savory dishes
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.
romano cheese (milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes)
Status: UNKNOWN
onion powder
Status: HALAL
Reason: Onion is a plant; halal status confirmed.
artificial color (red 40 lake, yellow 6 lake, yellow 6, yellow 5)
Status: HALAL
Reason: Synthetic colors, typically considered acceptable.
Uses: coloring in candies, snacks
citric acid
Status: HALAL
Reason: Common food additive, typically halal.
Uses: acidulant, preservative
spices
Status: HALAL
Reason: Natural spices are typically halal.
dextrose
Status: HALAL
Reason: Commonly used sugar; halal status confirmed.