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.
sorbitol
Status: HALAL
Reason: Used as a sugar substitute and humectant.
citric acid
Status: HALAL
Reason: Common food additive, typically halal.
Uses: preservative, flavoring
tartaric acid
Status: HALAL
Reason: Natural acid derived from grapes.
Uses: acidulant, stabilizer in foods
malic acid
Status: HALAL
Reason: Natural acid used in food, typically halal.
Uses: acidulant
artificial flavor
Status: MASHBOOH
Reason: Unspecified source; may contain non-halal components.
pectin
Status: HALAL
Reason: Plant-derived gelling agent.
Uses: gelling in jams, jellies
red 40. gel: sugar
Status: UNKNOWN
dextrin
Status: HALAL
Reason: Typically derived from starch, considered halal.
Uses: thickener, filler
water
Status: HALAL
Reason: Water is universally considered halal.
glucose syrup
Status: HALAL
Reason: Commonly used sweetener, halal.
Uses: sweetener
malic acid
Status: HALAL
Reason: Natural acid used in food, typically halal.
Uses: acidulant
gum arabic
Status: HALAL
Reason: Plant-derived ingredient, used for emulsifying.
Uses: stabilizer in food products
pectin
Status: HALAL
Reason: Plant-derived gelling agent.
Uses: gelling in jams, jellies
sodium citrate
Status: HALAL
Reason: Salt of citric acid, widely used in food.
Uses: preservative, acidity regulator
artificial flavor
Status: MASHBOOH
Reason: Unspecified source; may contain non-halal components.
potassium sorbate (preservative)
Status: HALAL
Reason: Commonly used as a preservative in food products.