Reason: Marked as regular ingredient in source JSON.
acidulant
Status: HALAL
Reason: Marked as regular ingredient in source JSON.
agar
Status: HALAL
Reason: Marked as regular ingredient in source JSON.
gelatin
Status: HALAL
Reason: Marked as regular ingredient in source JSON.
monascus coloring
Status: HALAL
Reason: Marked as regular ingredient in source JSON.
flavoring
Status: HALAL
Reason: Marked as regular ingredient in source JSON.
liquor
Status: HARAM
Reason: Alcoholic content makes it non-permissible.
cheese
Status: MASHBOOH
Reason: Depends on animal rennet source, may vary.
Uses: snacks, toppings
cream cheese
Status: MASHBOOH
Reason: Cream cheese may contain non-halal ingredients like certain stabilizers or rennet.
Uses: Used as a spread, in cheesecakes, and various desserts.
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.