Ranch dressing

soybean oil

Status: HALAL

Reason: Soybeans are plant-derived and do not contain any haram components.

Uses: Used in various food products, including tofu, soy milk, and cooking oil.

water

Status: HALAL

Reason: Water is a basic, universally accepted beverage and ingredient.

sugar

Status: HALAL

Reason: Sugar is derived from plants and permissible.

Uses: sweetener

egg yolk

Status: HALAL

Reason: Eggs are halal unless contaminated with haram substances.

distilled vinegar

Status: HALAL

Reason: Vinegar is made through fermentation of natural substances and does not contain any haram components.

Uses: Used as a condiment, preservative, and in cooking.

buttermilk solids

Status: HALAL

Reason: Derived from halal sources (milk), commonly used in various food products.

Uses: dairy products, confectionery, baked goods

salt

Status: HALAL

Reason: Mineral, universally halal.

Uses: Seasoning, preserving

contains less than 2% of monosodium glutamate

Status: HALAL

Reason: Sodium is a mineral and permissible.

Uses: flavoring, preservative

garlic

Status: HALAL

Reason: Common culinary ingredient

Uses: flavoring, seasoning

* phosphoric acid

Status: HALAL

Reason: Phosphoric acid is a mineral acid used in food and beverage processing and is derived from phosphate rock or other natural sources.

Uses: Commonly used as a food additive for flavoring, acidifying, and as a preservative in soft drinks and processed foods.

onion

Status: HALAL

Reason: Duplicate of existing entry

Uses: Culinary flavoring, raw consumption

* xanthan gum

Status: HALAL

Reason: Xanthan gum is fermented and is generally recognized as halal.

Uses: thickener, stabilizer

sorbic acid (preservative)

Status: HALAL

Reason: Sorbic acid is a preservative that is synthetically produced and does not contain any animal derivatives or prohibited substances.

Uses: Commonly used as a food preservative, in cosmetics, and in some pharmaceuticals.

disodium phosphate

Status: HALAL

Reason: Sodium is a mineral and permissible.

Uses: flavoring, preservative

cream

Status: MASHBOOH

Reason: The input is not a valid ingredient.

Uses: Unknown

natural flavor

Status: MASHBOOH

Reason: The input does not represent a valid ingredient.

Uses: Unknown

whey

Status: MASHBOOH

Reason: Whey is derived from milk, but its halal status can depend on the source of the rennet used in cheese production and other additives that may not be halal.

Uses: Whey is commonly used as a protein supplement, in food products like cheese, yogurts, and protein powders.

spice

Status: MASHBOOH

Reason: The input is not a valid ingredient.

Uses: Unknown

disodium inosinate and disodium guanylate

Status: HALAL

Reason: Sodium is a mineral and permissible.

Uses: flavoring, preservative

vinegar powder

Status: HALAL

Reason: Vinegar is made through fermentation of natural substances and does not contain any haram components.

Uses: Used as a condiment, preservative, and in cooking.

buttermilk

Status: HALAL

Reason: Animal-derived product, generally considered halal.

Uses: Dairy products, cooking ingredient

milk

Status: HALAL

Reason: Animal-derived product, generally considered halal.

Uses: Dairy products, cooking ingredient

sour cream powder

Status: MASHBOOH

Reason: The input is not a valid ingredient.

Uses: Unknown

lactic acid

Status: MASHBOOH

Reason: The ingredient name is not valid or specific enough to determine its status.

Uses: Unknown

calcium disodium edta (to protect flavor)

Status: MASHBOOH

Reason: Disodium EDTA is a synthetic compound used as a preservative and stabilizer. Its halal status is uncertain due to the sourcing of its raw materials.

Uses: Commonly used in food products, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals as a chelating agent.

citric acid

Status: HALAL

Reason: Widely used as a natural acidity regulator in food.

Uses: acidic flavoring, preservative, antioxidant

sodium sulfate

Status: HALAL

Reason: Sodium is a mineral and permissible.

Uses: flavoring, preservative

glutamic acid

Status: MASHBOOH

Reason: The input is not a valid ingredient.

Uses: Unknown