Reason: Cocoa powder is derived from cocoa beans and is permissible.
mono and diglycerides of fatty acids
Status: MASHBOOH
Reason: The source of mono and diglycerides can be animal or plant-based. Without specific information on the source, it cannot be definitively labeled Halal or Haram.
Uses: Used as emulsifiers in food products to stabilize mixtures of oil and water.
diphosphates
Status: HALAL
Reason: Commonly used food additives.
E-Code: E450
Uses: emulsifier, stabilizer
glycerin
Status: HALAL
Reason: Glycerin can be derived from halal sources.
E-Code: E422
wheat starch
Status: HALAL
Reason: Derived from wheat, widely accepted as halal.
glucose fructose syrup
Status: HALAL
Reason: Sugar derived from corn or wheat, no animal origin.