Reason: Sugar alcohol derived from plants, widely used.
Uses: sweetener, humectant, texturizer
gum base
Status: MASHBOOH
Reason: Composition often varies, unclear origin.
Uses: base for chewing gum
maltitol
Status: HALAL
Reason: Sugar alcohol, derived from plants.
Uses: sweetener in sugar-free products
mannitol
Status: HALAL
Reason: Sugar alcohol, used as sweetener
Uses: sweetener, bulking agent
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.
acacia
Status: UNKNOWN
acesulfame potassium
Status: HALAL
Reason: Calorie-free sweetener, not derived from animals.
Uses: sweetener in baked goods, beverages
aspartame
Status: HALAL
Reason: Synthetic sweetener, no animal origin.
Uses: low-calorie sweetener
bht (to maintain freshness)
Status: UNKNOWN
candelilla wax
Status: HALAL
Reason: Vegetable wax commonly used in food applications.
Uses: Glazing agent, thickener
glycerin
Status: HALAL
Reason: Plant-derived or synthetic, no animal origin.
Uses: humectant, moisturizer
sodium stearate
Status: MASHBOOH
Reason: Commonly used in cosmetics, processing unknown.