Hot Ones Rojo

dried potatoes

Status: HALAL

Reason: Common food ingredient, plant-based.

vegetable oil (corn, cottonseed, high oleic soybean, and/or sunflower)

Status: UNKNOWN

degerminated yellow corn meal

Status: UNKNOWN

cornstarch

Status: HALAL

Reason: Derived from corn, safe for consumption.

Uses: thickening agent, stabilizer

rice flour

Status: HALAL

Reason: Derived from rice, universally halal.

maltodextrin

Status: HALAL

Reason: Commonly derived from starch, no animal sources.

mono - and diglycerides

Status: UNKNOWN

contains 2% or less of salt

Status: UNKNOWN

malic acid

Status: HALAL

Reason: Common food acid, typically halal.

Uses: acidulant, flavoring agent

monosodium glutamate

Status: HALAL

Reason: Common food additive (E621), derived from fermentation.

Uses: flavor enhancer in savory dishes

sugar

Status: HALAL

Reason: Commonly derived from sugarcane or sugar beets, halal.

sodium diacetate

Status: HALAL

Reason: Food preservative, derived from acetic acid.

Uses: preservative in foods

citric acid

Status: HALAL

Reason: Common food additive, typically halal.

Uses: acidulant, preservative

hydrolyzed corn protein

Status: HALAL

Reason: Derived from corn, used in flavorings.

Uses: flavoring agent

onion powder

Status: HALAL

Reason: Onion is a plant; halal status confirmed.

spices

Status: HALAL

Reason: Natural spices are typically halal.

paprika for color

Status: UNKNOWN

molasses

Status: HALAL

Reason: Derived from sugar production, commonly used.

Uses: sweetener, flavoring

paprika extract for color

Status: UNKNOWN

disodium inosinate

Status: HALAL

Reason: Flavor enhancer that is typically derived from meat or fish but can also be manufactured synthetically.

Uses: Flavour enhancer, used in various savory snacks and sauces.

disodium guanylate

Status: HALAL

Reason: Flavor enhancer derived from natural sources.

Uses: enhancer in savory food

natural and artificial flavor

Status: MASHBOOH

Reason: The source of natural and artificial flavors can vary, and without specific information about the origin, it is unclear whether they contain halal or haram components.

Uses: Commonly used in food and beverage products to enhance flavor.

whey

Status: MASHBOOH

Reason: Dairy by-product; may require halal certification.

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.

red 40 lake

Status: HALAL

Reason: Synthetic dye derived from petroleum products.

Uses: food coloring