Assorted fruit gumdrops candy

corn syrup

Status: HALAL

Reason: Derived from corn, no haram components.

Uses: sweetener

sugar

Status: HALAL

Reason: Common sweetener derived from plants.

Uses: sweetener

food starch-modified

Status: HALAL

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

Uses: thickening agent

malic acid

Status: HALAL

Reason: Common food additive for flavoring.

Uses: flavoring, acidity regulator

natural and artificial flavors

Status: MASHBOOH

Reason: Varies widely, may contain non-halal components.

sodium citrate

Status: HALAL

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

Uses: preservative, acidity regulator

artificial colors (including fd&c red 40, yellow 5, blue 1).

Status: UNKNOWN