Reason: Plant-derived sweetener, no animal origin.
glucose syrup
Status: HALAL
Reason: Derived from permissible sources.
palm fat
Status: HALAL
Reason: Vegetable fat from palm, acceptable.
humectant: sorbitol syrup
Status: UNKNOWN
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
flavouring
Status: MASHBOOH
Reason: Ambiguous; may contain non-halal components.