Bitter 87%

cocoa mass*

Status: HALAL

Reason: Cocoa mass is derived from cocoa beans and does not contain any haram substances.

Uses: Used in chocolate production and various desserts.

fat-reduced cocoa powder*

Status: HALAL

Reason: Cocoa powder is derived from cacao beans, which are a plant product. Fat-reduced cocoa powder is simply processed to have less fat content.

Uses: Used in baking, beverages, and various desserts as a flavoring agent.

sugar

Status: HALAL

Reason: Sugar is derived from sugarcane or sugar beets and does not contain any haram ingredients.

Uses: Sugar is used as a sweetener in a variety of food and beverage products.

cocoa butter*

Status: HALAL

Reason: Cocoa butter is derived from cocoa beans and does not contain any haram ingredients.

Uses: Cocoa butter is used in food products, cosmetics, and skincare items.

emulsifier (lecithin)

Status: MASHBOOH

Reason: Emulsifiers can be derived from both halal and haram sources, thus their status can vary; specificity about the source is needed.

Uses: Emulsifiers are commonly used in food products to help blend ingredients that typically do not mix well, such as oil and water.

vanillin. cocoa solids: 87% minimum. may contain traces of different nuts

Status: HALAL

Reason: Vanillin is a flavoring compound that is synthetically produced and does not contain any haram ingredients.

Uses: Commonly used as a flavoring agent in food products, perfumes, and pharmaceuticals.

peanuts

Status: HALAL

Reason: Peanuts are a plant-based food and have no haram components.

Uses: Used as a snack, in sauces, desserts, and various dishes.

cereals containing gluten

Status: HALAL

Reason: Gluten is a protein found in wheat and other grains, and it does not contain any haram substances.

Uses: Gluten is commonly used in baking and food products as a thickening agent and for its elastic properties in dough.

egg and milk products. keep in cool and dry place (18±3 °c). *rainforest alliance certified. find out more at ra.org.

Status: HALAL

Reason: Milk is a natural product derived from animals that are permissible in Islam, provided they are halal.

Uses: Milk is used for drinking, in cooking, and as an ingredient in various food products such as cheese and yogurt.