Reason: Derived from starch, commonly used in food.
Uses: sweetener, thickener in confections
sugar
Status: HALAL
Reason: Derived from plants, no animal origin.
Uses: sweetener in food
dextrose
Status: HALAL
Reason: Sugar derived from starch, plant-based.
Uses: sweetener, fermentation agent
gelatin
Status: MASHBOOH
Reason: Gelatin can be derived from halal sources (like fish or halal slaughtered cattle) or haram sources (like pigs). Its status depends on the source of the gelatin.
Uses: Commonly used in food products like jelly, desserts, and gummy candies, as well as in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.