Smoothie Bars

water

Status: HALAL

Reason: Pure water, universally acceptable.

Uses: solvent, hydration

sugar

Status: HALAL

Reason: Common food ingredient, plant-based.

Uses: sweetener, preservative

contains 2% or less of the following: juice concentrate (apple, pear)

Status: UNKNOWN

citric acid

Status: HALAL

Reason: Plant-derived acid, commonly used.

Uses: flavoring, preserving food

pectin

Status: HALAL

Reason: Natural gelling agent derived from fruits.

Uses: thickening in jams, jellies

xanthan gum

Status: HALAL

Reason: Plant-derived thickening agent.

Uses: thickener in lotions, creams

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.

sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate (preservatives)

Status: UNKNOWN

yellow 6

Status: MASHBOOH

Reason: Synthetic dye, potential animal-derived sources.

Uses: food coloring

red 40

Status: UNKNOWN

yellow 5

Status: MASHBOOH

Reason: Synthetic dye that may have animal source alternatives.

Uses: food coloring

blue 1

Status: UNKNOWN