Reason: Sugar syrup derived from starch, no animal products.
Uses: sweetener in candies, baked goods
sugar
Status: HALAL
Reason: Natural sweetener derived from plants.
Uses: sweetening in foods, beverages
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: Fermented acid, not of animal origin.
Uses: preservative, flavoring
humectant: sorbitol
Status: HALAL
Reason: Synthetic sugar alcohol, no animal origin.
Uses: humectant in various foods
colouring fruit and plant concentrates (safflower, lemon, blackcurrant, black carrot)