Nerds Candy Grape & Strawberry

dextrose

Status: HALAL

Reason: Simple sugar derived from corn or starch.

Uses: sweetener, energy source

sugar

Status: HALAL

Reason: Derived from plants, widely consumed.

Uses: sweetener in various foods

malic acid

Status: HALAL

Reason: Organic acid derived from fruits.

Uses: flavoring, acidity regulator

corn syrup

Status: HALAL

Reason: Sweet syrup derived from corn, no animal origin.

Uses: sweetener in food products

natural flavors

Status: HALAL

Reason: Derived from plant or animal sources, but usually halal.

Uses: flavoring

carnauba wax

Status: HALAL

Reason: Plant-derived, used in food coating.

Uses: glazing agent in candies

carmine

Status: HARAM

Reason: Derived from cochineal insects, not halal.

Uses: coloring agent in food products

color added

Status: MASHBOOH

Reason: Undisclosed source of color additive.

blue 1 lake

Status: HALAL

Reason: Synthetic colorant, plant-derived sources commonly used.

Uses: coloring in beverages and candies

blue 2 lake

Status: UNKNOWN

red 40 lake. may contain: egg

Status: UNKNOWN