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
potassium citrate
Status: HALAL
Reason: Salt of citric acid, used for flavor and preservation.
Uses: acidity regulator, food additive
aspartame
Status: HALAL
Reason: Synthetic sweetener, no animal origin.
Uses: low-calorie sweetener
per
Status: UNKNOWN
Reason: Non-specific term, requires more context.
contains phenylalanine
Status: UNKNOWN
Reason: Phenylalanine is an amino acid, status unclear without context.
potassium benzoate
Status: HALAL
Reason: Synthetic preservative derived from benzoic acid, commonly used in food.
Uses: Preservative
acesulfame-potassium
Status: HALAL
Reason: Acesulfame-potassium is a synthetic sweetener that does not contain any ingredients derived from animals and is generally considered permissible in halal dietary guidelines.
Uses: Used as a sugar substitute in foods and beverages.
per
Status: UNKNOWN
Reason: Non-specific term, requires more context.
citric acid
Status: HALAL
Reason: Common food additive derived from citrus fruits.