Reason: Derived from sugar, does not contain animal products.
Uses: sweetening in baked goods, candies
corn syrup
Status: HALAL
Reason: Sweet syrup derived from corn, no animal origin.
Uses: sweetener in food products
modified corn starch
Status: HALAL
Reason: Modified corn starch is derived from corn, which is a permissible source and does not contain any haram components.
Uses: Commonly used as a thickener, stabilizer, or emulsifier in food products.
contains less than 2% of citric acid
Status: HALAL
Reason: Citric acid is derived from citrus fruits, halal.
Uses: acidulant, preservative
sunflower oil*
Status: HALAL
Reason: Plant-based oil, commonly accepted as halal.
natural and artificial flavor
Status: MASHBOOH
Reason: The source of natural and artificial flavors can vary, and without specific information about the origin, it is unclear whether they contain halal or haram components.
Uses: Commonly used in food and beverage products to enhance flavor.
carnauba wax
Status: HALAL
Reason: Plant-derived, used in food coating.
Uses: glazing agent in candies
red 40
Status: UNKNOWN
*adds a trivial amount of fat
Status: UNKNOWN
[footnote and asterisks required only when a fat free claim is made]