Reason: Derived from starch, typically plant-based.
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.
dextrose
Status: HALAL
Reason: Simple sugar derived from corn or starch.
Uses: sweetener, energy source
humectant: sorbitol syrup
Status: UNKNOWN
acidifier: citric acid
Status: HALAL
Reason: Natural organic acid, no animal origin.
Uses: acidulant in foods, beverages
fruit and plant concentrates: safflower
Status: HALAL
Reason: Safflower is derived from the safflower plant and does not contain any haram components.
Uses: Used as a coloring agent and in cooking for flavor and health benefits.
spirulina
Status: HALAL
Reason: Algae, plant-derived nutrient.
Uses: color and nutrient source
lemon
Status: HALAL
Reason: Natural fruit, no animal origin.
Uses: flavoring in candies, drinks
apple
Status: HALAL
Reason: Natural fruit, no animal source.
Uses: flavoring in sweets, juices
sweet potato
Status: HALAL
Reason: Natural vegetable, plant-based.
Uses: fresh consumption, flavoring
radishes
Status: UNKNOWN
aroma
Status: HALAL
Reason: Generally plant-derived flavoring ingredient.