Reason: Synthetic color used in food and beverages.
yellow 5]
Status: UNKNOWN
aspartame*
Status: UNKNOWN
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.
acesulfame potassium
Status: HALAL
Reason: Calorie-free sweetener, not derived from animals.
Uses: sweetener in baked goods, beverages
neotame
Status: HALAL
Reason: Artificial sweetener, derived from aspartame.
Uses: sweetening in various products
bht
Status: MASHBOOH
Reason: Synthetic antioxidant; halal status uncertain.
Uses: preservative in fatty foods
to maintain freshness
Status: UNKNOWN
Reason: Vague and lacks specific chemical identification.