Reason: Derived from corn, suitable for halal consumption.
Uses: sweetener
palm oil
Status: HALAL
Reason: Derived from palm fruit, widely used in food.
Uses: cooking, baking
hydrated monoglyceride (water, monoglycerides)
Status: UNKNOWN
contains 2% or less of: nonfat milk
Status: UNKNOWN
corn syrup
Status: HALAL
Reason: Derived from corn, typically halal.
Uses: sweetener, food processing
yeast
Status: HALAL
Reason: Commonly used fermentation agent.
salt
Status: HALAL
Reason: Commonly used food ingredient, considered halal.
Uses: seasoning, preservation
milk protein concentrate
Status: HALAL
Reason: Derived from milk, but check source.
Uses: protein source in foods
cheese culture
Status: MASHBOOH
Reason: The halal status of cheese culture can vary depending on the source and type used for fermentation. Some cultures may contain non-halal enzymes or additives.
Uses: Used in the production of cheese to aid in fermentation and flavor development.
food starch-modified
Status: HALAL
Reason: Derived from corn or potatoes, no animal origin.
Uses: thickening agent
microcrystalline cellulose
Status: HALAL
Reason: Plant-derived cellulose.
Uses: thickener, bulking agent
carob bean gum
Status: HALAL
Reason: Plant-derived thickening agent.
Uses: thickener in dairy products
lactic acid
Status: HALAL
Reason: Lactic acid from fermentation is common and halal.
Uses: preservative, acidulant
tapioca dextrin
Status: HALAL
Reason: Derived from tapioca and used as a thickener.
artificial flavor
Status: MASHBOOH
Reason: Unspecified source; may contain non-halal components.
sodium stearoyl lactylate
Status: MASHBOOH
Reason: Possible animal source; ingredient form unknown.
Uses: emulsifier, dough conditioner
mono - and diglycerides
Status: MASHBOOH
Reason: Source of glycerides may vary, often animal-derived.
citric acid
Status: HALAL
Reason: Common food additive, typically halal.
Uses: preservative, flavoring
casein
Status: HALAL
Reason: Milk protein, permitted in halal diets.
Uses: milk products, protein supplements
soybean oil
Status: HALAL
Reason: Vegetable oil; commonly used in cooking.
agar agar
Status: UNKNOWN
whey
Status: HALAL
Reason: Dairy by-product typically used in food products.
calcium lactate
Status: HALAL
Reason: Calcium salt, usually synthetically produced.
Uses: food additive, calcium supplement
lemon juice concentrate
Status: HALAL
Reason: Lemon juice concentrate is derived from lemons and does not contain any haram ingredients.
Uses: Commonly used in beverages, sauces, and marinades for flavoring.
dextrose
Status: HALAL
Reason: Common sweetener, derivable from plants.
Uses: sweetener
sodium bicarbonate
Status: HALAL
Reason: Commonly used baking ingredient.
Uses: leavening agent, pH regulator
soy lecithin
Status: HALAL
Reason: Used as an emulsifier, plant-derived.
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.
artificial color
Status: MASHBOOH
Reason: Depends on source; may be plant or synthetic.
enzymes
Status: MASHBOOH
Reason: Depends on source, could be animal-derived.
xanthan gum
Status: HALAL
Reason: Used as a thickener and stabilizer in foods.
Uses: thickening, stabilizing
ascorbic acid
Status: HALAL
Reason: Vitamin, commonly used as a preservative and antioxidant.