Reason: Buttermilk is a dairy product made by fermenting milk, which is generally considered halal.
Uses: Used in cooking, baking, and as a beverage.
milk protein concentrate
Status: HALAL
Reason: Derived from milk, but check source.
Uses: protein source in foods
corn syrup solids
Status: HALAL
Reason: Corn syrup solids are derived from corn, which is a plant source and halal.
Uses: Commonly used as a sweetener or thickener in food products and snacks.
calcium phosphate
Status: HALAL
Reason: Mineral compound, commonly used as a food additive.
Uses: nutritional supplement, leavening agent
modified food starch
Status: HALAL
Reason: Derived from corn or wheat, no animal origin.
contains 2% or less of salt
Status: UNKNOWN
cream*
Status: UNKNOWN
sodium phosphate
Status: HALAL
Reason: Common food additive, typically halal.
Uses: emulsifying agent, preservative
lactic acid
Status: HALAL
Reason: Fermented acid, not of animal origin.
Uses: preservative, flavoring
natural flavor
Status: HALAL
Reason: Derived from natural sources, not animal-based.
Uses: flavoring in food products
sodium citrate
Status: HALAL
Reason: Salt of citric acid, widely used in food.
Uses: preservative, acidity regulator
gelatin
Status: MASHBOOH
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.
sorbic acid (preservative)
Status: UNKNOWN
xanthan gum
Status: HALAL
Reason: Thickening agent produced by fermentation, plant-based.
Uses: thickener in sauces, dressings
locust bean gum
Status: HALAL
Reason: Plant-derived thickener and emulsifier.
Uses: thickening agent in foods
guar gum
Status: HALAL
Reason: Plant-based thickener derived from guar beans.
Uses: thickening agent in foods
vitamin a
Status: HALAL
Reason: Essential vitamin, often derived from plant sources.
Uses: dietary supplement, fortification
palmitate
Status: MASHBOOH
Reason: Palmitate could be from animal or plant sources.