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.
dextrose
Status: HALAL
Reason: Dextrose is a natural sugar source.
Uses: sweetener
citric acid
Status: HALAL
Reason: Common food additive derived from citrus fruits.
Uses: preservative, flavoring agent
malic acid
Status: HALAL
Reason: Malic acid is a naturally occurring organic acid found in fruits.
calcium citrate
Status: HALAL
Reason: Calcium salt, commonly used in food.
sodium malate
Status: HALAL
Reason: Sodium salt of malic acid, plant-derived.
Uses: acidity regulator in foods
corn starch
Status: HALAL
Reason: Common food thickener, widely accepted.
Uses: thickening, stabilizer
artificial and natural flavors
Status: UNKNOWN
artificial colors: yellow 5
Status: UNKNOWN
red 40
Status: HALAL
Reason: Common synthetic food coloring agent.
blue 1
Status: HALAL
Reason: Synthetic color used in food and beverages.