Reason: These can be derived from both animal and plant sources, making their halal status unclear without specific sourcing information.
Uses: Commonly used as emulsifiers in food products such as baked goods, margarine, and confectionery.
sorbitan monostearate
Status: HALAL
Reason: Emulsifier derived from fatty acids, no animal sources.
Uses: emulsifier in baked goods, margarine
polysorbate 60
Status: MASHBOOH
Reason: Emulsifier, may derive from animal or plant sources.
Uses: emulsifying agent in food, cosmetics
enzymes
Status: HALAL
Reason: Usually derived from plants or microbes.
Uses: catalysts in food processing
cellulose gum
Status: HALAL
Reason: Cellulose gum is derived from plant materials and does not contain any ingredients that are haram.
Uses: Commonly used as a thickener, stabilizer, and emulsifier in various food products.
corn syrup
Status: HALAL
Reason: Derived from corn, typically halal.
Uses: sweetener, food processing
carrageenan
Status: HALAL
Reason: Derived from seaweed, used as thickener, halal.
Uses: thickener, stabilizer
xanthan gum
Status: HALAL
Reason: Used as a thickener and stabilizer in foods.
Uses: thickening, stabilizing
guar gum
Status: HALAL
Reason: Plant-based thickener derived from guar beans.
Uses: thickening agent in foods
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.