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.
dextrose
Status: HALAL
Reason: Derived from starch, commonly used as a sweetener.
Uses: sweetener, bulking agent
corn starch
Status: HALAL
Reason: Plant-derived carbohydrate used in food.
Uses: thickening, filling, stabilizing
wheat starch
Status: HALAL
Reason: Wheat starch is Halal.
acidifiers: citric acid
Status: UNKNOWN
malic acid
Status: HALAL
Reason: Natural acid found in fruits, commonly used.
Uses: acidity regulator, flavoring agent
acidity correctors: monosodium citrate
Status: UNKNOWN
sodium acid malate
Status: HALAL
Reason: Sodium acid malate is considered halal as it is a synthetic derivative of malic acid.
Uses: Acidity regulator, food additive
palm fat
Status: HALAL
Reason: Derived from palm oil, no animal origin.
Uses: fat source in confectionery
emulsifier: mono - and fatty acid diglycerides
Status: UNKNOWN
gelling agent: agar-agar
Status: HALAL
Reason: Plant-derived thickener, no animal origin.
Uses: gelling in desserts, jams
flavor
Status: HALAL
Reason: Common food additive, typically halal.
fruit and plant concentrates: orange
Status: UNKNOWN
elderberry
Status: HALAL
Reason: Natural berry, used for flavor and color.
Uses: flavoring in beverages, jams
lemon
Status: HALAL
Reason: Natural fruit, no animal origin.
Uses: flavoring in candies, drinks
mango
Status: HALAL
Reason: Mango is a fruit and does not contain any haram ingredients.
Uses: Mango can be consumed fresh, in smoothies, juices, desserts, and various dishes.
passion fruit
Status: HALAL
Reason: Passion fruit is a natural fruit and does not contain any haram substances.
Uses: Used in beverages, desserts, and fruit salads.
blackcurrant
Status: HALAL
Reason: Natural fruit, no animal origin.
Uses: flavoring and coloring in candies
aronia
Status: HALAL
Reason: Natural berry, safe for consumption.
Uses: flavoring, coloring in food products
grape
Status: HALAL
Reason: Natural fruit, safe for consumption.
Uses: snacking, flavoring
nettle
Status: UNKNOWN
apple
Status: HALAL
Reason: Natural fruit, no animal source.
Uses: flavoring in sweets, juices
spinach
Status: HALAL
Reason: Common leafy vegetable.
Uses: ingredient, flavoring
kiwi
Status: HALAL
Reason: Kiwi is a fruit and does not contain any haram ingredients.
Uses: Kiwi can be consumed raw, used in desserts, salads, smoothies, and various culinary dishes.
carrot
Status: HALAL
Reason: Natural vegetable ingredient, no animal source.
Uses: coloring, flavoring
hibiscus
Status: HALAL
Reason: Plant-derived, often used in beverages.
Uses: flavoring, coloring
safflower
Status: HALAL
Reason: Plant-based ingredient, safe for consumption.
Uses: coloring, flavoring in foods
sweet potato
Status: HALAL
Reason: Natural vegetable, plant-based.
Uses: fresh consumption, flavoring
radish
Status: HALAL
Reason: Plant-derived vegetable, no animal origin.
Uses: used in salads, garnishes
spirulina
Status: HALAL
Reason: Algae, plant-derived nutrient.
Uses: color and nutrient source
fruit extract (carob)
Status: UNKNOWN
elderberry extract
Status: HALAL
Reason: Fruit-derived, generally considered Halal.
caramel syrup
Status: HALAL
Reason: Sugar-derived coloring agent.
colours: curcumin
Status: UNKNOWN
carmine
Status: HARAM
Reason: Derived from cochineal insects, not halal.
Uses: coloring agent in food products
patent blue v
Status: HALAL
Reason: Synthetic dark bluish-violet colour
Uses: Food coloring (used in beverages, confectionery, dairy products)
copper-chlorophyll and copper complexes - chlorophyllins
Status: UNKNOWN
medicinal vegetable charcoal
Status: UNKNOWN
vegetable carotenes
Status: HALAL
Reason: Vegetable carotenes are derived from plant sources and do not involve any haram processes.
Uses: Used as a natural colorant and a source of vitamin A in foods and supplements.