The Original Ranch

vegetable oil (soybean and/or canola)

Status: UNKNOWN

water

Status: HALAL

Reason: Water is a basic ingredient, universally halal.

egg yolk

Status: HARAM

Reason: Must ensure eggs are from halal sources.

sugar

Status: HALAL

Reason: Natural product, derived from plants.

salt

Status: HALAL

Reason: Common seasoning, considered Halal.

cultured nonfat buttermilk

Status: UNKNOWN

natural flavors (soy)

Status: UNKNOWN

less than 1% of: spices

Status: UNKNOWN

dried garlic

Status: HALAL

Reason: Plant-derived seasoning.

dried onion

Status: HALAL

Reason: Plant-derived seasoning.

vinegar

Status: HALAL

Reason: Vinegar is made through fermentation of natural substances and does not contain any haram components.

Uses: Used as a condiment, preservative, and in cooking.

phosphoric acid

Status: HALAL

Reason: Mineral acid, commonly used in foods.

Uses: acidulant in soft drinks

xanthan gum

Status: HALAL

Reason: Thickening agent produced by fermentation, plant-based.

Uses: thickener in sauces, dressings

modified food starch

Status: HALAL

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

monosodium glutamate

Status: HALAL

Reason: Common food additive (E621), derived from fermentation.

Uses: flavor enhancer in savory dishes

artificial flavors

Status: HALAL

Reason: Synthetic flavor compounds, no animal origin.

Uses: flavoring in candies, beverages

disodium phosphate

Status: MASHBOOH

Reason: Derived from phosphate-containing sources, potential origin concerns.

Uses: Emulsifier, stabilizer, buffering agent

sorbic acid and calcium disodium edta as preservatives

Status: UNKNOWN

disodium inosinate

Status: HALAL

Reason: Flavor enhancer that is typically derived from meat or fish but can also be manufactured synthetically.

Uses: Flavour enhancer, used in various savory snacks and sauces.

disodium guanylate.

Status: UNKNOWN