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.
corn syrup. contains 2% or less of each of the following: cream cheese (pasteurized milk and cream, cheese culture, salt, carob bean gum)
Status: UNKNOWN
milk protein concentrate
Status: HALAL
Reason: Derived from milk, but check source.
Uses: protein source in foods
cream
Status: HALAL
Reason: Dairy product, no animal by-products.
Uses: ingredient in desserts, sauces
oats
Status: HALAL
Reason: Cereal grain with no animal origin.
gelatin
Status: MASHBOOH
Reason: Gelatin can be derived from halal sources (like fish or halal slaughtered cattle) or haram sources (like pigs). Its status depends on the source of the gelatin.
Uses: Commonly used in food products like jelly, desserts, and gummy candies, as well as in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.
maltodextrin
Status: HALAL
Reason: Common food additive, Halal.
salt
Status: HALAL
Reason: Common food seasoning.
Uses: seasoning
lactose
Status: HALAL
Reason: Dairy sugar, acceptable for consumption.
Uses: sweetener in dairy products
molasses
Status: HALAL
Reason: Derived from sugar production, commonly used.
Uses: sweetener, flavoring
citric acid
Status: HALAL
Reason: Widely used natural preservative and flavor enhancer.
baking soda
Status: HALAL
Reason: Baking soda is a pure chemical compound (sodium bicarbonate) and does not derive from haram sources.
Uses: Used as a leavening agent in baking and cooking.
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.
propylene glycol mono - and diesters of fats and fatty acids
Status: UNKNOWN
lactic acid
Status: HALAL
Reason: Commonly fermented, used as food preservative.
mono - and diglycerides
Status: UNKNOWN
citric acid
Status: HALAL
Reason: Widely used natural preservative and flavor enhancer.
colored with (b-apo-8-carotenal, turmeric and annatto extract, red 40, caramel color)
Status: UNKNOWN
gums (carob bean, xanthan, guar)
Status: UNKNOWN
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.
propylene glycol alginate
Status: HALAL
Reason: Used as a food thickener, typically halal.
wheat starch
Status: HALAL
Reason: Wheat starch is derived from wheat, which is a plant-based source and does not contain any harmful or haram substances.
Uses: Used as a thickening agent in food products, sauces, and baked goods.
cinnamon
Status: HALAL
Reason: Natural spice derived from tree bark.
Uses: flavoring, baking
lactylic esters of fatty acids
Status: UNKNOWN
glucose syrup
Status: HALAL
Reason: Commonly used glucose syrup.
Uses: sweetener, thickener
soy lecithin
Status: HALAL
Reason: Soy lecithin is derived from soybeans, which are halal.
carrageenan
Status: HALAL
Reason: Derived from seaweed, plant-based thickening agent.
Uses: thickening, gelling
modified tapioca and corn starch
Status: UNKNOWN
potassium chloride
Status: HALAL
Reason: Mineral salt used as a salt substitute.
Uses: flavoring, preserving agent
potassium sorbate (preservative)
Status: HALAL
Reason: Commonly used as a preservative in food products.