Reason: Common food additive (E621), derived from fermentation.
Uses: flavor enhancer in savory dishes
sugar
Status: HALAL
Reason: Common food sweetener.
beef extract
Status: HARAM
Reason: Derived from beef, which may not be halal unless properly certified.
caramel color
Status: MASHBOOH
Reason: Depends on source of sugar used for caramelization.
Uses: coloring in beverages, sauces
spices (celery seed)
Status: UNKNOWN
potassium carbonate
Status: UNKNOWN
Reason: Not commonly classified in food additive lists or E-codes.
yeast extract
Status: HALAL
Reason: Microbial product, used for flavoring, no animal origin.
Uses: umami flavoring, seasoning
sodium (mono, hexameta, and/or tripoly) phosphate
Status: MASHBOOH
Reason: Used in various applications but may have sources that are not clear.
sodium carbonate
Status: HALAL
Reason: Common leavening agent, non-animal source.
Uses: leavening in baked goods
hydrolyzed corn
Status: UNKNOWN
wheat and soy. protein
Status: UNKNOWN
soy sauce (water, wheat, soybeans, salt)
Status: UNKNOWN
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.
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
beef fat
Status: HARAM
Reason: Derived from non-halal animals.
silicon dioxide (anti-caking agent)
Status: UNKNOWN
lactose
Status: HALAL
Reason: Dairy sugar, acceptable for consumption.
Uses: sweetener in dairy products
chicken broth
Status: HALAL
Reason: If sourced from halal chicken, acceptable.