American Melts

milk

Status: HALAL

Reason: Dairy product, Halal.

Uses: beverage, ingredient

milk protein concentrate

Status: HALAL

Reason: Derived from milk, but check source.

Uses: protein source in foods

cream

Status: HALAL

Reason: Dairy product from cows, typically halal.

whey

Status: HALAL

Reason: Derived from milk, typically halal.

Uses: protein, thickener

sodium citrate

Status: HALAL

Reason: Salt of citric acid, widely used in food.

Uses: preservative, acidity regulator

calcium phosphate

Status: HALAL

Reason: Mineral compound, commonly used as a food additive.

Uses: nutritional supplement, leavening agent

water

Status: HALAL

Reason: Essential, universally halal.

Uses: solvent, base ingredient

contains less than 2% of gelatin

Status: UNKNOWN

salt

Status: HALAL

Reason: Commonly used in food.

sodium phosphate

Status: HALAL

Reason: Common food additive, typically halal.

Uses: emulsifying agent, preservative

sorbic acid (preservative)

Status: UNKNOWN

color added

Status: UNKNOWN

Reason: Not specific enough to determine halal status.

propionic acid

Status: HALAL

Reason: Used as a preservative, derived from non-animal sources.

Uses: preservative in bread, dairy

lactic acid

Status: HALAL

Reason: Lactic acid from fermentation is common and halal.

Uses: preservative, acidulant

vitamin d3

Status: HALAL

Reason: Commonly used vitamin in food and supplements.

Uses: nutrient, dietary supplement

vitamin a palmitate

Status: HALAL

Reason: Vitamin A palmitate is a synthetic form of vitamin A and does not contain any animal derivatives or alcohol.

Uses: Used as a dietary supplement and in food fortification.

enzymes

Status: HALAL

Reason: Usually derived from plants or microbes.

Uses: catalysts in food processing

cheese culture

Status: MASHBOOH

Reason: The halal status of cheese culture can vary depending on the source and type used for fermentation. Some cultures may contain non-halal enzymes or additives.

Uses: Used in the production of cheese to aid in fermentation and flavor development.