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.
citric acid
Status: HALAL
Reason: Commonly used food preservative and flavor enhancer.
Uses: preservative, flavor enhancer
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.
corn starch
Status: HALAL
Reason: Common food thickener, derived from corn.
artificial and natural flavors
Status: UNKNOWN
yellow 5
Status: HALAL
Reason: Synthetic colorant widely accepted in food production.