Reason: Derived from plant starch, no animal ingredients.
water
Status: HALAL
Reason: Pure water, universally acceptable.
Uses: solvent, hydration
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.
gelling agent: agar-agar
Status: HALAL
Reason: Plant-derived thickener, no animal origin.
Uses: gelling in desserts, jams
acidifier: citric acid
Status: HALAL
Reason: Natural organic acid, no animal origin.
Uses: acidulant in foods, beverages
colouring: vegetable charcoal
Status: UNKNOWN
elderberry extract
Status: UNKNOWN
flavouring
Status: HALAL
Reason: Generic term for flavor agents, synthetic or natural.
fruit and plant concentrates: blackcurrant
Status: UNKNOWN
elderberry
Status: HALAL
Reason: Natural berry, used for flavor and color.
Uses: flavoring in beverages, jams
aronia
Status: HALAL
Reason: Natural berry, safe for consumption.
Uses: flavoring, coloring in food products
grapes
Status: HALAL
Reason: Grapes are a natural fruit and do not contain any haram substances.