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.
gelling agent (animal gelatine)
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.
acidity regulator (fumaric acid)
Status: HALAL
Reason: Fumaric acid is a naturally occurring organic acid that is used as a food additive and does not derive from haram sources.
Uses: Commonly used as an acidity regulator and food preservative in various food products.
flavourings
Status: MASHBOOH
Reason: The term 'flavouring' is vague and can refer to substances that may be halal, haram, or derived from questionable sources.
Uses: Used to enhance the taste of food and beverages.
colours (riboflavin-5'-phosphate brilliant blue fcf). produced in a factory which handles wheat
Status: HALAL
Reason: Wheat is a plant-based ingredient and does not contain any haram components.
Uses: Wheat is commonly used in baking, cooking, and as a base for many food products such as bread, pasta, and noodles.
milk
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.
oats
Status: MASHBOOH
Reason: The ingredient name is not valid or specific enough to determine its status.