Original Fruits

sugar

Status: HALAL

Reason: Derived from plants, widely consumed.

Uses: sweetener in various foods

corn syrup

Status: HALAL

Reason: Sweet syrup derived from corn, no animal origin.

Uses: sweetener in food products

modified food starch

Status: HALAL

Reason: Derived from corn or wheat, no animal origin.

citric acid

Status: HALAL

Reason: Organic acid, often derived from citrus fruits.

Uses: preservative, flavoring in foods

malic acid

Status: HALAL

Reason: Organic acid derived from fruits.

Uses: flavoring, acidity regulator

fumaric acid

Status: HALAL

Reason: Fumaric acid is a naturally occurring organic acid that is used as a food additive and does not derive from haram sources.

Uses: Commonly used as an acidity regulator and food preservative in various food products.

sodium citrate

Status: HALAL

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

Uses: preservative, acidity regulator

natural and artificial flavors

Status: MASHBOOH

Reason: The specific sources of the natural and artificial flavors are often not disclosed, making it difficult to determine if they are halal or haram.

Uses: Commonly used in food and beverage products to enhance taste and aroma.

dextrin

Status: HALAL

Reason: Derived from starch, no animal origin.

Uses: thickener in sauces, snacks

confectioners glaze

Status: MASHBOOH

Reason: Confectioners glaze may contain shellac, which is derived from insects and is considered not halal by some scholars.

carnauba wax

Status: HALAL

Reason: Plant-derived, used in food coating.

Uses: glazing agent in candies

medium chain triglycerides

Status: HALAL

Reason: Medium chain triglycerides are typically derived from coconut oil or palm kernel oil, which are halal sources.

red #40

Status: MASHBOOH

Reason: Red #40 (Allura Red) is a synthetic dye and its halal status can vary depending on the source and process of production. Not all synthetic colors are halal.

yellow #6

Status: MASHBOOH

Reason: The source of yellow #6 (Sunset Yellow) can be unclear as it may be derived from either natural or synthetic sources, and its halal status can depend on how it is processed.

yellow #5 (tartrazine)

Status: MASHBOOH

Reason: Tartrazine is a synthetic dye that may be derived from sources that could be halal or haram; its exact source is not always clear.

blue #1

Status: UNKNOWN