M&M's Salted Caramel

sugar

Status: HALAL

Reason: Plant-derived sweetener, universally accepted.

cocoa mass

Status: HALAL

Reason: Plant-derived ingredient from cocoa beans.

Uses: primary ingredient in chocolate

whole milk powder

Status: HALAL

Reason: Produced from milk, animal source but permissible.

Uses: dairy products, baking

glucose syrup

Status: HALAL

Reason: Derived from starch, typically plant-based.

lactose

Status: HALAL

Reason: Sugar found in milk.

Uses: sweetener in dairy products

sweetened concentrated skim milk

Status: UNKNOWN

cocoa butter

Status: HALAL

Reason: Fat from cocoa beans, plant-derived.

palm oil

Status: HALAL

Reason: Vegetable oil, no animal origin.

Uses: cooking and frying

starch

Status: HALAL

Reason: Starch is derived from various plant sources and does not contain any haram ingredients.

Uses: Starch is commonly used as a thickening agent in cooking, in food production, and as a binding agent in various recipes.

palm fat

Status: HALAL

Reason: Palm fat is derived from the fruit of the oil palm tree and does not contain any haram components.

Uses: Palm fat is commonly used in cooking, baking, and processed foods as a fat source.

palm stearin

Status: HALAL

Reason: Palm stearin is derived from palm oil and is considered halal as it is a vegetable fat.

Uses: Used in food products, margarine, and as a stabilizer in various recipes.

salt

Status: HALAL

Reason: Common mineral, universally accepted.

Uses: seasoning, preservation

shea fat

Status: HALAL

Reason: Shea fat is derived from the nuts of the shea tree and is not derived from any haram source.

Uses: Used in cosmetics, food products, and as a moisturizer in various personal care items.

humectant (glycerol)

Status: UNKNOWN

emulsifiers (soy lecithin, e471)

Status: HALAL

Reason: Soy lecithin is derived from soybeans and is generally considered Halal. E471 can come from plant or animal sources; if from vegetable sources, it is Halal, and typically it is derived from vegetable sources.

Uses: Used in food products as an emulsifier to blend ingredients and improve texture.

stabilizer (gum arabic)

Status: UNKNOWN

glucose syrup dehydrated

Status: UNKNOWN

dextrin

Status: MASHBOOH

Reason: Dextrin can be derived from both halal and haram sources, such as corn or wheat, but also from other sources like starches that may not be halal.

Uses: Commonly used as a thickener, filler, or preservative in various food products.

colours*

Status: MASHBOOH

Reason: The term 'colours*' is not a specific ingredient and is too vague to determine its halal status.

Uses: Used in food, cosmetics, and other products for coloring.

natural flavour

Status: MASHBOOH

Reason: The term 'natural flavour' can refer to various plant or animal sources, and its exact origin may not be specified, making it uncertain whether it complies with halal dietary laws.

Uses: Commonly used in food products to enhance flavor.

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.

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.

palm kernel oil

Status: HALAL

Reason: Palm kernel oil is derived from the fruit of the oil palm tree and does not contain any animal products or harmful additives that are considered haram.

Uses: Commonly used in food products, cosmetics, and industrial applications.

natural vanilla extract

Status: HALAL

Reason: Natural vanilla extract is derived from vanilla beans and does not contain any haram ingredients.

Uses: Flavoring in baking, cooking, and beverages.

flavoring

Status: MASHBOOH

Reason: Could be synthetic or natural, source unclear.

(may contain: hazelnut)

Status: UNKNOWN

*e100

Status: UNKNOWN

e133

Status: MASHBOOH

Reason: E133 (Brilliant Blue FCF) is a synthetic dye and its halal status can vary based on the source and production processes. Further information is needed to determine its permissibility.

e150a

Status: MASHBOOH

Reason: E150a is a caramel color that can be derived from halal or haram sources, thus its status is uncertain.

e160a

Status: MASHBOOH

Reason: E160a, also known as Carotenes, can be derived from both plant and animal sources. Its halal status depends on the source and production method used.

e160e

Status: MASHBOOH

Reason: E160e is a food colorant derived from natural sources, but its exact source may vary; hence, it is considered uncertain without specific information about its origin.

e162

Status: MASHBOOH

Reason: E162 refers to beetroot red which is generally considered halal, but its source and manufacturing process can vary, making it unclear in some cases.

e170

Status: MASHBOOH

Reason: E170 is a food additive known as Calcium Carbonate, which can be derived from both animal and plant sources. Its halal status may depend on the source of extraction.

e172

Status: MASHBOOH

Reason: E172 is a color additive that can be derived from animal sources; its halal status depends on the source.