Shades Niko original

sugar

Status: HALAL

Reason: Sugar is plant-based and universally accepted as halal.

glucose syrup

Status: HALAL

Reason: Derived from starches, usually halal.

modified starch

Status: HALAL

Reason: Starch modified for texture, no animal sources.

Uses: thickening agent, stabilizer

dextrose

Status: HALAL

Reason: Common sugar substitute, derived from starch.

Uses: sweetener, food additive

acids (malic acid, citric acid, lactic acid)

Status: UNKNOWN

potato protein

Status: HALAL

Reason: Potato protein is derived from potatoes, which are a plant-based ingredient and permissible in halal dietary guidelines.

Uses: Used as a protein source in various food products, including meat alternatives, nutritional supplements, and baked goods.

fruit and plant concentrates (black carrot, radish, apple, sweet potato, blackcurrant)

Status: UNKNOWN

natural flavourings

Status: MASHBOOH

Reason: Ambiguous source, could be halal or haram.

acidity regulator (calcium carbonate)

Status: UNKNOWN

spirulina concentrate

Status: HALAL

Reason: Natural blue-green algae, nutritious and safe.

Uses: coloring, dietary supplement

glazing agent (carnauba wax)

Status: HALAL

Reason: Carnauba wax is a plant-derived product obtained from the leaves of the carnauba palm.

Uses: Used as a glazing agent in food and pharmaceutical products.

hydrolysed pea protein

Status: UNKNOWN