Reason: Starch modified for texture, no animal sources.
Uses: thickening agent, stabilizer
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.
acidifier: citric acid
Status: HALAL
Reason: Natural organic acid, no animal origin.
Uses: acidulant in foods, beverages
lactic acid
Status: HALAL
Reason: Lactic acid from fermentation is common and halal.
Uses: preservative, acidulant
malic acid
Status: HALAL
Reason: Natural acid found in fruits, commonly used.
Uses: acidity regulator, flavoring agent
acidity regulators: calcium citrate
Status: UNKNOWN
sodium malate
Status: HALAL
Reason: Sodium salt of malic acid, plant-derived.
Uses: acidity regulator in foods
flavorings
Status: MASHBOOH
Reason: Depends on source of flavorings.
colors: carmine
Status: UNKNOWN
curcumin
Status: HALAL
Reason: Natural yellow coloring extracted from turmeric, used to enhance and standardize food color.
Uses: Food coloring in dairy products, sauces, spices, snacks, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics
brilliant blue fcf
Status: HALAL
Reason: Synthetic dye (E133), widely accepted in food.