Reason: Natural carbohydrate, widely used as sweetener.
Uses: sweetener in beverages, baked goods
glucose syrup
Status: HALAL
Reason: Derived from starch, no animal origin.
Uses: sweetener in candies, baked goods
palm fat
Status: HALAL
Reason: Vegetable fat from palm, acceptable.
tric acid
Status: UNKNOWN
dextrin
Status: HALAL
Reason: Derived from starch, plant-based.
Uses: thickening agent, food additive
maltodextrin
Status: HALAL
Reason: Derived from starch, typically plant-based.
Uses: thickener, sweetener
modified starch
Status: HALAL
Reason: Common food thickener, source varies.
flavourings
Status: MASHBOOH
Reason: Varied sources; may contain non-Halal elements.
Uses: flavor enhancement
colours e163
Status: UNKNOWN
e162
Status: MASHBOOH
Reason: E162 refers to beetroot red which is generally considered halal, but its source and manufacturing process can vary, making it unclear in some cases.
e171
Status: MASHBOOH
Reason: E171 is a food additive (Titanium Dioxide) whose halal status may vary based on the source of the raw materials used in its production. It is not clearly identified as halal or haram.
e100
Status: HALAL
Reason: Plant-derived yellow colorant.
Uses: coloring in sauces, confectionery
e132
Status: MASHBOOH
Reason: E132, also known as Indigotine or Indigo Carmine, is a synthetic dye. Its halal status can vary depending on the source and manufacturing process, and without specific information, it is considered Mashbooh.
e160a
Status: HALAL
Reason: Natural beta-carotene from plant sources.
Uses: coloring in foods, cosmetics
e133
Status: HALAL
Reason: Synthetic green colorant from various sources.