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.
modified food starch (corn)
Status: UNKNOWN
fumaric acid
Status: HALAL
Reason: Fumaric acid is a naturally occurring organic acid that is used as a food additive and does not derive from haram sources.
Uses: Commonly used as an acidity regulator and food preservative in various food products.
lactic acid
Status: HALAL
Reason: Lactic acid from fermentation is common and halal.
Uses: preservative, acidulant
citric acid
Status: HALAL
Reason: Commonly used food preservative and flavor enhancer.
Uses: preservative, flavor enhancer
sodium citrate
Status: HALAL
Reason: Salt of citric acid, widely used in food.
Uses: preservative, acidity regulator
calcium lactate
Status: HALAL
Reason: Calcium salt, usually synthetically produced.
Uses: food additive, calcium supplement
natural and artificial flavors
Status: MASHBOOH
Reason: Vague term; source undefined.
sodium lactate
Status: HALAL
Reason: Sodium lactate is a salt of lactic acid, which is typically derived from fermentation processes using plant sources, making it halal.
Uses: Used as a preservative, acidity regulator, and a pH regulator in food products.
titanium dioxide [color]
Status: UNKNOWN
red 40
Status: HALAL
Reason: Common synthetic food coloring agent.
blue 1
Status: HALAL
Reason: Synthetic color used in food and beverages.