Dr Pepper

carbonated water

Status: HALAL

Reason: Water infused with carbon dioxide.

Uses: beverage base, mixer

sugars (sugar/glucose-fructose)

Status: UNKNOWN

caramel colour

Status: MASHBOOH

Reason: Depends on production method; may use animal-derived ingredients.

Uses: coloring in beverages, confections

phosphoric acid

Status: HALAL

Reason: Mineral acid, commonly used in foods.

Uses: acidulant in soft drinks

natural and artificial flavour

Status: MASHBOOH

Reason: Depends on source, requires clarification.

sodium benzoate

Status: HALAL

Reason: Commonly used preservative (E211), synthetic source is halal.

Uses: preservative in acidic foods

caffeine

Status: HALAL

Reason: Stimulant found in many beverages.

peg

Status: UNKNOWN

Reason: Commonly used in cosmetics; not food-grade.