enriched flour (wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron or ferrous sulfate, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid)
Status: UNKNOWN
palm oil
Status: HALAL
Reason: Vegetable oil, no animal origin.
Uses: cooking and frying
hydrogenated palm kernel oil
Status: UNKNOWN
water
Status: HALAL
Reason: Essential component for food and drink.
soybean oil
Status: HALAL
Reason: Soybean oil is derived from soybeans and does not contain any haram substances.
Uses: Soybean oil is commonly used in cooking, baking, and as a salad dressing.
glycerin
Status: HALAL
Reason: Derived from plant or animal sources, generally halal.
Uses: humectant, sweetener, emulsifier
cocoa processed with alkali
Status: HALAL
Reason: Cocoa processed with alkali does not contain any haram ingredients.
Uses: Used in chocolate production and baking.
nonfat milk
Status: HALAL
Reason: Nonfat milk is derived from cows and does not contain any haram ingredients.
Uses: Used in beverages, sauces, baking, and cooking as a dairy substitute.
defatted soy flour
Status: HALAL
Reason: Defatted soy flour is derived from soybeans, which are permissible in Islam, provided that no haram substances have been added during processing.
Uses: Used as a protein source in various food products, including baked goods, meat alternatives, and nutritional supplements.
egg yolk
Status: UNKNOWN
mono and diglycerides
Status: MASHBOOH
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.
sodium acid pyrophosphate
Status: HALAL
Reason: Sodium acid pyrophosphate is a recognized food additive, primarily used as a leavening agent.
Uses: leavening agent, acidity regulator
baking soda
Status: HALAL
Reason: Baking soda is a pure chemical compound (sodium bicarbonate) and does not derive from haram sources.
Uses: Used as a leavening agent in baking and cooking.
soy lecithin
Status: HALAL
Reason: Emulsifier derived from soybeans.
Uses: emulsifier in food products
whey
Status: MASHBOOH
Reason: Whey is derived from milk, but its halal status can depend on the source of the rennet used in cheese production and other additives that may not be halal.
Uses: Whey is commonly used as a protein supplement, in food products like cheese, yogurts, and protein powders.
sodium aluminum phosphate
Status: MASHBOOH
Reason: While the ingredient is generally recognized as safe, its halal status is uncertain due to potential sourcing issues.
Uses: Commonly used as a leavening agent in baking and food formulation.
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.
natamycin
Status: HALAL
Reason: Natural mold inhibitor derived from fermentation.
Uses: preservative in cheese, dairy
sorbic acid
Status: HALAL
Reason: Sorbic acid is a preservative that is synthetically produced and does not contain any animal derivatives or prohibited substances.
Uses: Commonly used as a food preservative, in cosmetics, and in some pharmaceuticals.
sodium propionate
Status: HALAL
Reason: Sodium propionate is a food preservative that is synthetically produced and does not contain any haram ingredients or animal derivatives.
Uses: Used primarily as a preservative in baked goods, to prevent the growth of mold and bacteria.
potassium sorbate
Status: HALAL
Reason: Synthetic preservative, widely accepted in halal products.
Uses: preservative in foods, beverages
salt
Status: HALAL
Reason: Mineral, widely used for seasoning.
Uses: preserving, flavoring
wheat starch
Status: HALAL
Reason: Wheat starch is derived from wheat, which is a plant-based source and does not contain any harmful or haram substances.
Uses: Used as a thickening agent in food products, sauces, and baked goods.
dextrose
Status: HALAL
Reason: Carbohydrate derived from corn or other plants.
Uses: sweetener in candy, beverages
dextrin
Status: MASHBOOH
Reason: Dextrin can be derived from both halal and haram sources, such as corn or wheat, but also from other sources like starches that may not be halal.
Uses: Commonly used as a thickener, filler, or preservative in various food products.
guar gum
Status: HALAL
Reason: Guar gum is derived from the guar bean, a natural plant source, and is considered permissible in Islam.
Uses: Guar gum is commonly used as a thickening agent in food products, sauces, and gluten-free baked goods.
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.
enzymes
Status: MASHBOOH
Reason: The source of the enzymes is unclear and could be derived from halal or haram sources.
Uses: Enzymes are often used in food processing, including baking, brewing, and dairy products.